Classic German Spaetzle
Soft, tender German spaetzle dumplings served buttery and golden. These small egg noodles are perfect as a side dish, whether tossed in butter or pan-fried with onions for extra flavor.
This recipe is german style, lunch, scaled for 4 servings, with 10 min prep and 10 min cook.
Prep: 10 min · Cook: 10 min · Total: 20 min · Serves: 4
Quick cooking notes
- Core ingredients include all-purpose flour, eggs, water, salt.
- Follow all 7 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
- Ingredient quantities listed below are for 4 servings.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 large eggs
- 0.5 cup water
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp butter (for serving)
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix flour, eggs, and salt until combined.
- Slowly add water until a smooth, slightly sticky dough forms.
- Continue mixing until the dough becomes elastic and slightly airy.
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and add a small amount of oil.
- Press or cut small pieces of dough into the boiling water.
- Cook until the spaetzle float to the surface, then remove with a slotted spoon.
- Toss with butter or pan-fry with onions until lightly browned before serving.
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories: 320
- Protein: 10 g
- Fat: 8 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.