Spatzle(Small Dumplings)

• 3 c. flour
• 1 tsp. salt
• dash of ground nutmeg
• 4 eggs, slightly beaten
• 3/4 c. water
• boiling salt water (for use later in recipe)

1. Sift flour with salt and spices.
2. Add eggs and water.
3. Beat batter until thick and smooth.
4. Dampen the end of a small cutting board.
5. Put on 3/4 cup of dough with spatula; smooth a small amount of the dough very thin.
6. Cut off small strips of dough into a large kettle of boiling salted water.
7. Dip spatula into water several times during cutting.
8. If dough is too thin to hold together, add a little flour.
9. Cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Lift out with a slotted spoon.
10. Drain and place in serving dish. Continue with remaining dough, adding a little fresh boiling water to kettle each time.
11. Serve with melted butter.
12. Makes 6 servings.

flour, salt, ground nutmeg, eggs, water, boiling salt water

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=519685 (may not work)