Papa Oriold's Spaetzle

Papa Oriold's Spaetzle
  • PREP TIME
    10 mins
  • COOK TIME
    5 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    15 mins
  • SERVING
    8 People
  • VIEWS
    54

Delicate, cloud-like homemade spaetzle, an ideal accompaniment to rich soups or creamy chicken paprikash. This simple recipe delivers a comforting and satisfying side dish.

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    36 g
  • Cholesterol
    116 mg
  • Fiber
    1 g
  • Protein
    9 g
  • Saturated Fat
    1 g
  • Sodium
    352 mg
  • Sugar
    0 g
  • Fat
    4 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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01 Step

Recipe View 5 mins In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cold water, beaten eggs, salt, and baking powder until just combined. The batter should be smooth but slightly thick. (5 minutes)

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02 Step

Recipe View 0 mins Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. While the water is heating, prepare an ice bath.

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03 Step

Recipe View 2 mins Using a spaetzle maker or a potato ricer with large holes, press small portions of the spaetzle dough into the boiling water. (2 minutes)

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04 Step

Recipe View 3 mins Cook the spaetzle until they float to the surface, about 2-3 minutes. Once they float, cook for an additional minute to ensure they are cooked through.

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05 Step

Recipe View 2 mins Remove the cooked spaetzle with a slotted spoon or skimmer and immediately transfer them to the ice bath to stop the cooking process. (2 minutes)

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06 Step

Recipe View 0 mins Once cooled, drain the spaetzle thoroughly. Repeat the process with the remaining dough.

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07 Step

Recipe View 5 mins To serve, sauté the spaetzle in a pan with butter or oil until lightly golden brown and heated through. Season with salt and pepper to taste. (5 minutes)

For a richer flavor, try using milk instead of water.
A spaetzle maker makes the process much easier, but a potato ricer or even a colander with large holes can work in a pinch.
Don't overcrowd the pot when cooking the spaetzle; work in batches to prevent sticking.
The ice bath is crucial for preventing the spaetzle from becoming mushy.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.3/ 5 ( 18 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (4)
  • Mariam Willms

    The ice bath tip is a game-changer! My spaetzle never turned out this good before.

  • Vance Hyatt

    My family loved this! We served it with chicken paprikash, and it was a match made in heaven.

  • Polly Mcdermott

    I've always been intimidated to make spaetzle, but this recipe made it so approachable.

  • Bernice Towne

    This recipe was so easy to follow, and the spaetzle turned out perfectly!

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