Herbed Spatzle Recipe

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   Combine the eggs, milk, and 1/2 cup water in a large mixing bowl, and beat well with a wire whisk.

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   Add the nutmeg and salt, and season with freshly ground black pepper.

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   Add the flour in two parts, using a whisk to mix well after each addition.

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   Mix the batter until it is smooth and all the lumps have disappeared.

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   Batter will be thick and gooey.

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   Stir in the minced herbs, and set batter aside to rest for 30 minutes.

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   Bring a large, wide pot of salted water to a simmer.

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   Fill a mixing bowl with cold water and set aside.

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    Place about 1 cup of batter into a spatzle maker set over the pot, and press the batter through into the simmering water.

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    (Alternatively, you may use a metal colander with large holes and a rubber spatula to make the spatzle.)

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    Simmer the dumplings until they rise to the surface of the water, then cook them for about 1 minute more.

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    Remove the spatzle to a bowl filled with cold water to cool them.

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    When all the spatzle are cooked and cooled, drain them well and set aside.

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    Melt 3 tablespoons butter in a large frying pan over medium-high heat.

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    When it is very hot, add about half the drained spatzle and cook until the dumplings are well browned.

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    Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper, and place in a serving dish.

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    Repeat with the remaining butter and spatzle.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.