i made spaetzle from scratch. don't be impressed, it was really easy and fun. although it would be much easier if i had used a spaetzle maker (i guess that's what it's called?), but i decided to save my money and not run out and buy one, and use my colander instead. i made an herb spaetzle, my herb garden is in full season, so i try to use them in just about anything. herbs add so much flavor to any meal, without any fat or extra calories. you should start using them, if your not already. oh, sorry, back to the spaetzle. in a large bowl add 1 cup of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper. in another bowl, add 2 eggs and 1/2 cup of milk, whisk together. make a well in the middle of the dry ingredients and add the egg-milk mixture. combine to make the dough. let sit for 10 minutes. meanwhile bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. then reduce to a simmer. grab a large holed colander and hold it over the simmering water. push the dough through with a wooden spoon. the dough will drop in the water and when it's ready (2-3 minutes), it will float to the top. remove with a slotted spoon. you may need to do this in several batches. my arm got tired from forcing the dough through the colander, so i gave up after two batches. the photo shows the small amount i made. in a skillet heat a small amount of olive oil and add the cooked spaetzle, tossing to coat, about 2 minutes. chop what ever herbs you are in the mood for and sprinkle with a little salt. this is the first time i have eaten spaetzle. it's ok, i guess. i don't want to form an opinion based on my one attempt. i still ate every morsel, but i would love to try this made authentically.
