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Tender German Spätzle Noodles Recipe Easy Homemade Buttery Delight

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This tender German Spätzle noodles recipe is a simple, buttery delight with a light, tender texture and rich buttery flavor. Perfect for cozy dinners, family meals, or festive gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 3/4 cup (180ml) whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 4 tablespoons (60g) unsalted butter
  • Pinch of nutmeg (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 2 cups (250g) of all-purpose flour and 1 teaspoon of salt. Add a pinch of nutmeg if using.
  2. Crack 3 large room-temperature eggs into the bowl and pour in 3/4 cup (180ml) of whole milk.
  3. Stir everything together with a wooden spoon or whisk until smooth. The batter should be thick but still pourable—like pancake batter consistency. Adjust with more milk or flour if needed.
  4. Let the batter rest for about 10 minutes to hydrate the flour.
  5. Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil.
  6. If you have a Spätzle maker, place it over the pot and spread a thin layer of batter onto it. Press or scrape the batter through the holes directly into the boiling water.
  7. If you don’t have a Spätzle maker, use a colander with large holes or a slotted spoon—spoon some batter onto it and press through gently with a spatula.
  8. Let the noodles cook until they float to the surface, about 2-3 minutes. Once floating, cook for another 30 seconds.
  9. Scoop out the noodles with a slotted spoon or spider and transfer to a colander to drain.
  10. In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 4 tablespoons (60g) of unsalted butter.
  11. Add the drained Spätzle and toss gently to coat them in the butter. Cook for another 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until warm and tender.
  12. Sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley if desired and serve immediately.

Notes

Let the batter rest for 10 minutes to hydrate the flour for lighter Spätzle. Press the batter gently but steadily through the holes to get the best shape. Avoid overcrowding the pot to prevent noodles from clumping. Toss noodles in butter over moderate heat to avoid burning.

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Keywords: Spätzle, German noodles, homemade noodles, buttery noodles, easy pasta, traditional German recipe

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