German Spaetzle Dumplings

Recipe Collection: Dinner

German Spaetzle Dumplings, a vegetarian dish that brings the heart of German cuisine to your table. These soft, pillowy dumplings are made with a simple blend of flour, eggs, and milk, making them a perfect gluten and dairy option for those with dietary restrictions. Their versatile flavor profile allows them to shine as a side dish or a main course, topped with sautéed vegetables or a rich sauce.

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Overview

Spaetzle are traditional German dumplings that are easy to make and delicious. They can be served as a side dish or as a main course with a variety of toppings. This recipe includes a simple dough that is pressed through a spaetzle maker and cooked to perfection.

Diet Type

Vegetarian

Allergies

Gluten, Dairy, Eggs

Cuisine

German

Serving Size: 6

Cooking Time: 35 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 Cup all-purpose flour
• 0.5 Teaspoon nutmeg, ground
• 0.5 Teaspoon salt
• 1 Pinch white pepper, ground
• 2 Whole eggs
• 0.25 Cup milk
• 2 Tablespoons butter
• 2 Tablespoons parsley, minced

Steps

1. Gather all ingredients.
2. Fill a large pot halfway with water and bring to a boil. Adjust heat so water just simmers.
3. In a medium bowl, mix together flour, nutmeg, salt, and white pepper.
4. Whisk eggs together in a small bowl.
5. Add eggs alternately with milk to the dry ingredients. Stir until smooth.
6. Working in batches, press dough through a spaetzle maker, or through a large-holed colander or metal grater, into simmering water.
7. Cook for 5 to 8 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon or spider and drain well.
8. Melt butter in a large skillet. Add spaetzle and cook, stirring gently, until heated through.
9. Serve sprinkled with parsley.

Enjoy your homemade German Spaetzle Dumplings!