Description
Tender, chewy, and buttery, Spätzle are classic German egg noodles that are easy to make and perfect as a side dish or comforting main meal.
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
4 large eggs
1/2 cup whole milk (or water)
1 tsp salt
2 tbsp unsalted butter (for serving)
Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, and salt until smooth.
- Gradually add the flour, stirring until a thick and sticky batter forms.
- Let the batter rest while you bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Using a spätzle maker or large-holed colander, press the batter directly into the boiling water.
- Cook the noodles for 2–3 minutes, or until they float to the surface.
- Remove the spätzle with a slotted spoon and transfer to a bowl.
- Melt butter in a skillet and toss the spätzle until lightly golden.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- Use a colander or slotted spoon if you don’t have a spätzle maker.
- The batter can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for a few hours.
- Water can be used instead of milk for a lighter version.
- If spätzle are dense, the batter may be too dry or overmixed.
- To make it gluten-free, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days; reheat in a skillet or microwave with a splash of water.
- Do not freeze, as the texture may change after thawing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiled
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
