Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
3 cup

all-purpose flour

1 cup

cold water

5 unit

eggs

beaten

1 tsp

salt

0.25 tsp

baking powder

Step 1
~3 min

In a bowl, mix together flour, water, eggs, salt, and baking powder until well blended.

Step 2
~3 min

Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil.

Step 3
~3 min

Place a portion of the dough into a spaetzle press or potato ricer.

Step 4
~3 min

Press the dough through the press or ricer into the boiling water.

Step 5
~3 min

Cook the spaetzle, stirring occasionally, until it floats to the surface, about 2 minutes.

Step 6
~3 min

Remove the cooked spaetzle with a slotted spoon and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process.

Step 7
~3 min

Repeat steps 3-6 with the remaining dough.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

For a richer flavor, cook spaetzle in broth instead of water.

Serve with browned butter and sage for a classic preparation.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

10 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Dough can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 24 hours.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Mild
Noise Level
Medium
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve as a side dish with roasted meats.

Top with cheese sauce or brown butter sage sauce.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Sauerbraten
Schnitzel

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Germany

Cultural Significance

Traditional German side dish.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Oktoberfest
Christmas

Occasion Tags

Dinner
Holiday
Party

Popularity Score

75/100

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