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German Spätzle served and ready to eat

German Spätzle

Soft, irregular German egg noodles tossed in butter — a quick, comforting side that takes ten minutes.

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10 minPrep
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10 minCook
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4Serves
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EasyLevel
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Ingredients

  • 300g plain flour
  • 4 eggs
  • 100ml milk
  • 1 tsp salt
  • Pinch of nutmeg
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • Chives or parsley

Instructions

  1. Whisk flour, eggs, milk, salt and nutmeg into a thick batter; rest 15 minutes.
  2. Bring a big pot of salted water to a boil.
  3. Press batter through a colander or spätzle maker directly into the water.
  4. When they float (about 2 minutes), they're done.
  5. Drain and toss in butter.
  6. Finish with herbs.
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Tara’s tips

  • Batter should drip slowly from a spoon — not too thick, not too thin.
  • A coarse colander or grater works without a special spätzle press.

Serving suggestions

  • Lovely with sauerbraten or any saucy stew.

Storage & reheating

Keeps 2 days; pan-fry to refresh.

Nutrition

Nutrition information is not yet available for this recipe. Values vary with portion size and exact ingredients — we will add verified figures here soon.

Frequently asked questions

Käsespätzle?

Toss with grated cheese and crispy onions for the Alpine version.

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