German Spaetzle Dumplings

Step 1

Mix together flour, salt, white pepper, and nutmeg. Beat eggs well, and add alternately with the milk to the dry ingredients. Mix until smooth.

Step 2

Press dough through spaetzle maker, or a large holed sieve or metal grater.

Step 3

Drop a few at a time into simmering liquid. Cook 5 to 8 minutes. Drain well.

Step 4

Saute cooked spaetzle in butter or margarine. Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley on top, and serve.