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Spaetzli Recipe

Spaetzli

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By
Andrew Chase
Spaetzli (or spaetzle in German) are Swiss dumplings made from a batter. They are often served with any saucy dish or baked with cheese. Spaetzli are traditionally cut directly into the pot with a palette knife off a board, but this technique does require lots of practice to master. These dropped spaetzli, called knoepfli, are much easier to make. If you like, you can replace 1/4 cup (60 mL) of the flour with whole wheat flour for a more rustic taste.

Ingredients

3 cups  (750 mL)  all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp  (2 mL)  salt
Pinch nutmeg
4 eggs
2 tbsp  (30 mL)  butter, melted

Preparation

In standing mixer with paddle attachment or bowl with wooden spoon, mix flour, salt and nutmeg.

Make well in centre and add eggs; beat on slow speed until eggs are incorporated. Gradually pour in up to 1-1/2 cups (375 mL) water to make thick smooth batter (slightly thicker than pancake batter); beat on medium speed until big blisters appear on surface, about 2 minutes (or beat with wooden spoon in bowl, about 5 minutes).

Cover and let stand at room temperature for at least 30 minutes or up to 1 hour.

Place batter in large-holed colander over large pot of boiling salted water. Push batter through holes with spatula. Boil dumplings until they float to surface, 2 to 3 minutes; drain and mix gently with butter until coated.

Makes 8 servings.

Tip: If making ahead, remove from pot with slotted ladle and place in chilled water. When cold, drain. Reheat in nonstick skillet with butter. 

Serving(s)
8
Nutritional Information
Per serving: about
Calories 232
Protein 8 g
Fat (total) 6 g
Sat. Fat 3 g
Carbohydrate 36 g
Fibre 1 g
Cholesterol 102 mg
Sodium 517 mg
Calcium 2 % RDI
Iron 18 % RDI
Vitamin A 7 % RDI
Folate 32 % RDI
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