Granny's German Spaetzle

 This spaetzle is an authentic spaetzle recipe passed down in a German family for generations.  I found this recipe online, it was not from my grandma.  But it is a great spaetzle recipe.

Granny's German Spaetzle

Ingredients:

• 2 cups all purpose flour
• 1 T. minced fresh parsley
• 1/2 tsp. nutmeg
• 6 large eggs
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/4 cup butter

Directions:

1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, parsley, and nutmeg.
2. In a separate bowl, lightly beat eggs.
3. Alternate between stirring in beaten eggs and milk to the flour mixture until you have a smooth batter.  Let the batter rest for 30 minutes at room temperature.
4. Meanwhile bring a pot of salted water to a boil.
5. Pour spaetzle dough through a spaetzle maker or colander directly into the boiling water so that small, elongated drops fall in.
6. Boil until spaetzle rises to the top.  Use a slotted spoon to remove spaetzle from water.
7. Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat.  Place drained spaetzle directly into butter and fry 2-3 minutes.