You dont need any special equipment to make delicious homemade spaetzle.
Sauerkraut, soft pretzels, sausages,black forest cake, and the dish at hand: spaetzle.
You dont need any specialized equipment to make spaetzle, and the results are more than worth it.
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What is Spaetzle?
Spaetzle likely originated in southwest Germany, specifically in a region called Swabia.
The dish is popular in parts of France, Austria, Switzerland, Hungary, and even Slovenia.
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Spaetzle is really easy to store for later or freeze.
To microwave, add a teaspoon of water and a little butter before covering and heating.
To freeze leftover spaetzle, I recommend portioning it out into individual freezer bags.
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Once they float, theyre ready to go!
Make a well in the center and crack in the eggs.
Use the spoon to break up each yolk.
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Start to incorporate the flour slowly, stirring it in from the edges.
If needed, add a bit more flour or water to achieve the right consistency.
Cover with a clean towel and set aside while you prepare to boil the spaetzle.
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Bring a large pot of water to a boil over medium-high heat.
Season generously with salt (as you would for cooking pasta).
Place a cheese grater (smooth side up, grating side down towards the water) over the pot.
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Use a wooden spoon or a pastry scraper to rub the dough through the holes and into the water.
See my tips above for using various kitchen tools to form spaetzle.
Once the spaetzle are cooked, they will float; this will only take about a minute.
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Remove them using a slotted spoon or fine sieve.
Repeat with the remaining spaetzle dough.
Once all the spaetzle are cooked, add the salted butter to a large frying pan over medium heat.
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Once melted, add the spaetzle and toss to coat.
Season with black pepper and sprinkle with parsley before serving.
If you like the flavor of brown butter, let the butter brown a bit before adding the spaetzle.
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Boiled spaetzle keep for up to 5 days in an airtight container.
Reheat the spaetzle by boiling briefly in a pot of water or pan-frying with some butter or oil.
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