Spaetzle

Batter Ingredients:

• 4 eggs, beaten
• 2 cups flour
• 1/2 cup cold water
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• Large kettle of salted, boiling water

Optional Additions:

• 1 chopped medium onion
• 2 tbsp. olive oil
• 3 tbsp. butter
• 1/2 tsp. salt

Directions:

1. Combine the eggs, flour, water and salt.
2. Spoon batter into grater section of spaetzle maker or use a slotted spoon, dropping the batter into the boiling water. Slide the grater back and forth quickly over the boiling water. Cook a few minutes until spaetzle rises to the top. Drain and rinse with cold water.
3. Optional Additions: Cook chopped onion in olive oil until transparent. Add the butter and 1/2 tsp. salt. Stir in the cooked spaetzle. Cooked chopped bacon may be added just before serving.

Makes 6 (1 cup) servings)

Submitted by Marie Weber