Spaetzle

Absolute favourite!

This is ok for 3 people; multiply as needed;

Dough:

• 1 ½ cups flour (375 ml)
• ¼ tsp salt
• dash nutmeg (optional)
• 2 eggs slightly beaten
• ½-3/4 cup milk (125-175 ml)
• salt

Dressing:

• ¼ cup (60 ml) of butter
• 1 small onion, chopped
• salt and freshly ground pepper

1. mix together flour, salt, nutmeg
2. add eggs and milk to flour mixture and stir to make a medium-thick batter
3. in a large pot add salt to water and bring to boil
4. push batter through a spaetzle maker and drop into boiling water
5. simmer until tender, about 4-5 minutes and drain
6. melt butter in frying pan
7. lightly sauté cooked spaetzle with onion and seasonings until golden