Hungarian Dumplings

Similar to german spaetzle. Helps to have a spaetzle press or maker.

Using an electric mixer , blend the eggs , lard or oil , water , and milk.

Stir the flour together with 1 / 2 t of the salt and the baking powder in a dry bowl.

Blend this mixture into the liquid.

Mix well and set aside for a moment.

Bring 4 quarts of water to a boil and add 2 teaspoons of salt.

Using a spaetzle maker or spaetzle press , squeeze the dough into the boiling water.

Use about 1 / 3 of the dough for each batch.

When the dumplings float to the surface , they are done.

Remove them with a slotted spoon and place in a colander.

They can be served this way with paprika gravy or pan-fried with a little butter , just until they are a bit golden , and topped with parsley.

The latter takes much much longer.

eggs, freshly rendered lard, water, milk, all-purpose flour, salt, baking powder