Spätzle Recipe

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Spätzle
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Directions:

  1. Sift flour, salt and nutmeg into a medium bowl.
  2. Make a shallow well in the center of the flour mixture.
  3. Pour eggs and milk into the well of the flour mixture.
  4. Beat several minutes with a wooden spoon.
  5. The dough should be soft and slightly sticky, yet elastic.
  6. Add a bit more flour if the dough is too soft.
  7. Bring 5 to 6 inches of water to a boil in a large pot.
  8. Be careful not to be burned by the steam or boiling water - choose one of the methods below to form your spätzle:.
  9. Method 1: (I usually ask for an extra set of hands when doing this) Put the dough into a colander.
  10. With a wooden spoon, or floured fingers, push the dough through the holes of the colander.
  11. Cut one-inch noodles from the outside of the colander into the pot of boiling water.
  12. Cook as directed below; repeat as necessary until all noodles are cooked.
  13. Method 2: Put the dough on a plate or cutting board held to the side of the pot.
  14. Cut thin, one-inch strips of dough.
  15. Slide the dough pieces into the boiling water.
  16. Cook as directed below; repeat as necessary until all noodles are cooked.
  17. Method 3: Using a spätzle maker (this is an actual tool) form and cut your noodles according to the manufacturer's instructions.
  18. Cook as directed below.
  19. **Cooking Instructions.
  20. **For each of the methods cook only as many noodles as fit on the surface of the boiling water at one time.
  21. **Gently boil for 6-8 minutes or until noodles are fully cooked.
  22. **Remove from water with a slotted spoon.
  23. Toss with butter, herbs, bread crumbs, or grated cheese OR add to soups or broths.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 191.03 Kcal (800 kJ)
Calories from fat 24.14 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.68g 4%
Cholesterol 82.25mg 27%
Sodium 428.26mg 18%
Potassium 107.52mg 2%
Total Carbs 33g 11%
Sugars 1.07g 4%
Dietary Fiber 1.29g 5%
Protein 7.65g 15%
Iron 0.9mg 5%
Calcium 44.1mg 4%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 224.04 Kcal (938 kJ)
Calories from fat 28.32 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.15g 4%
Cholesterol 96.46mg 27%
Sodium 502.26mg 18%
Potassium 126.09mg 2%
Total Carbs 38.7g 11%
Sugars 1.26g 4%
Dietary Fiber 1.51g 5%
Protein 8.97g 15%
Iron 1mg 5%
Calcium 51.7mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 3.8
    Points
  • 5
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

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