Spatzle (Spaetzle Noodles)

Instructions

1. 1

   Sift flour, salt and nutmeg together in a bowl.

2. 2

   Pour eggs and 1/4 cup water into middle of flour mixture, beat with a wooden spoon.

3. 3

   Add enough water to make the dough slightly sticky, yet keeping it elastic and stiff.

4. 4

   Using a spaetzle machine or a colander with medium holes, press the noodles into a large pot full of boiling salted water.

5. 5

   Cook noodles in the water about 5 minutes or until they rise to the surface.

6. 6

   Lift noodles out and drain on paper towels.

7. 7

   Brown noodles in melted butter over low heat.