Spaetzle

1. 1

   Sift the flour into a bowl.

2. 2

   Lightly beat 4 eggs with 1/2 cup water, the milk, and nutmeg.

3. 3

   Add to the flour, mixing to make a thick batter, adding more milk if necessary.

4. 4

   Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil over high heat.

5. 5

   Transfer the batter to a colander with large holes.

6. 6

   Rub the batter through the holes with a rubber spatula, letting the batter drop into the hot water (be sure to protect your hands from the steam).

7. 7

   Cook for 23 minutes, or until all of the spaetzle are floating.

8. 8

   Drain and rinse under cold running water.

9. 9

   Heat the butter in a large frying pan over medium-high heat.

10. 10

    Add the spaetzle and cook, stirring occasionally, 3 minutes, until they are beginning to brown.

11. 11

    Reduce the heat to low.

12. 12

    Beat the remaining 2 eggs.

13. 13

    Sprinkle in the cheese and eggs and stir for 1-2 minutes until the cheese melts and the eggs are set.

14. 14

    Season with pepper.

15. 15

    Sprinkle with the scallions and serve hot.

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