This homemade spätzle recipe yields light and fluffy dumplings that are perfect as a side dish or mixed into your favorite sauce.
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup milk
1 large egg
1/2 cup crème fraîche
1 teaspoon salt
a pinch cayenne pepper
Method
In a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, milk, a fresh egg, crème fraîche, salt, and a hint of cayenne pepper. Whisk thoroughly until you achieve a smooth, flowing batter.
Adjust the batter consistency as needed by incorporating more flour if it’s too runny or adding a splash more milk if it’s too thick.
In a sizable pot, bring salted water to a gentle simmer over medium-high heat.
Using a spatula, carefully push spoonfuls of the batter through a coarse cheese grater directly into the simmering water.
Allow the spätzle to cook until they rise to the surface, which typically takes about three minutes. Use a slotted spoon to scoop them out and place them aside.
Continue this process with the remaining batter until all spätzle are cooked.
