Authentic German Spaetzle - Traditional Swabian Style
This authentic Swabian recipe is easy to prepare and makes the best spatzle.
Ingredients
- 4 cups flour
- 5 eggs room temperature
- ⅔ cup sparkling water up to ¾ cup of water, depending on the flour you use
- 1 tsp. salt
- ¼ tsp. nutmeg
Instructions
- Add flour, nutmeg and salt to a stand mixer bowl and blend.
- Add the eggs and mix on a medium-low setting until well combined.
- Slowly add the water and mix well until the batter is smooth and shiny.
- Allow batter to rest for about 15 - 20 min. In the meantime, heat water in a large pot.
- Stir dough one more time.
- Fill a large pot ¾ with water and bring to a simmer. Add about 1 tbsp. salt to the simmering water.
- Stir the spaetzle batter and add about ⅓ of the batter a spaetzle maker. Press batter through the spaetzle maker directly into the simmering water.
- Wait until spaetzle float to the top, then allow them to cook for additional 2 – 3 minutes.
- Scoop them out with a mesh skimmer or slotted spoon into a strainer.
- Repeat until all batter is used.
- Toss them in melted butter directly before serving.
Nutrition
Yield: 1portionCalories: 357kcalCarbohydrates: 64gProtein: 13gFat: 4gFiber: 2gSugar: 0.4gNet Carbohydrates: 62g