Spaetzle Noodles



Steps


Sift flour , salt and nutmeg together in a bowl.
Pour eggs and 1 / 4 cup water into middle of flour mixture , beat with a wooden spoon.
Add enough water to make the dough slightly sticky , yet keeping it elastic and stiff.
Using a sptzle machine or a colander with medium holes , press the noodles into a large pot full of boiling salted water.
Cook noodles in the water about 5 minutes or until they rise to the surface.
Lift noodles out and drain on paper towels.
Brown noodles in melted butter over low heat.

Ingredients


unbleached flour, eggs, salt, water, nutmeg, butter