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Spätzle

A beloved mains with a place at the heart of Germany’s table.

Total time
45 min
Difficulty
Easy
Serves
4

The story behind this dish

Made for sharing.

Soft, irregular noodles from southern Germany, best tossed in butter while still warm.

Ingredients

What you need

  • Flour and eggs
  • Milk or sparkling water
  • Butter, salt, and chopped herbs

Method

Make it step by step

  1. Beat a thick, elastic batter until bubbles form.
  2. Press small portions into simmering salted water.
  3. Lift out when they float and toss with butter before serving.