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Kräuterspätzle (German Herb Spaetzle)

A recipe for Kräuterspätzle (German Herb Spaetzle)! This homemade Spätzle is seasoned with a variety of chopped, fresh herbs and boiled until tender.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Additional Time
20 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 4 Servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: German

Ingredients

  • 2 3/4 cups (350 grams) all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup (10 grams) fresh herb leaves finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
  • 4 large eggs
  • 3/4 cup (180 milliliters) water

Instructions

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  1. In a large bowl, combine the flour, finely chopped herbs, salt, and nutmeg.
  2. Make a well in the center and add eggs. Beat them with a wooden spoon and stir into the flour. Slowly add the water until a dough, slightly thicker than pancake batter, forms.
  3. Cover the bowl with a towel and allow to rest at room temperature for 20 minutes.
  4. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Place a spaetzle press or large holed colander over the pot and fill with batter.
  5. Slide the press back and forth or use a wooden spoon to press the batter through the holes of the colander to create the dumplings. Stir gently to remove any pieces from the bottom of the pot.
  6. Cook until they float to the top, remove with a strainer, and drain.
  7. Serve with immediately with butter or pan-fry.