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Translated from the German as little sparrow, spaetzle [SHPEHT-sluh] is served as a side dish much like potatoes, rice, or noodles and is usually accompanied by a sauce or gravy. Ingredients:
3 cups all-purpose flour |
3 teaspoons salt, divided |
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg |
3 large eggs |
3/4 cup milk |
2 quarts water |
3 tablespoons butter or margarine |
1/3 cup fine, dry breadcrumbs |
Directions:
1. Stir together flour, 1 teaspoon salt, and nutmeg in a large bowl; make a well in center of mixture. Whisk together eggs and milk; gradually stir into dry ingredients, stirring until moistened. Let stand 10 minutes.
2. Divide dough into thirds on a heavily floured surface. Flatten each portion to 1/4-inch thickness, and cut with a wet knife into 4- x 1/8-inch pieces.
3. Bring 2 quarts water and remaining 2 teaspoons salt to a boil in a Dutch oven. Drop dough into water, and simmer 3 to 5 minutes or until dumplings float to surface. Remove with a slotted spoon.
4. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat; add dumplings, and sauté 2 minutes on each side or until golden. Sprinkle with breadcrumbs, and serve immediately.
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