Spaetzle

By Amanda Campbell

This is a recipe that I got from my Spaetzle maker that I got in Leavenworth WA. It is great fun and tastes great!! You don't have to have a spaetzle maker just something that has holes to make little dumplings with it. This is a German dumpling recipe that can take the place of rice or potatoes in a recipe. Love these with brown gravy.

2 eggs
1-1/2 cups flour
3/4 cup water
1/4 tea salt
1 bouillon cube

(serves 6-8)

Combine eggs, water flour and salt, beating until smooth. Add bouillon cube to 6 cups of boiling water. Put batter into the square basket of the Spaetzle Maker and place over a pot of boiling water or cooking soup. Slide basket back and forth, letting tiny dumplings fall in to boiling water. When done, they will rise to the surface. Use large slotted spoon to dip them out in to a large covered bowl. Repeat the process until all of the dough is used up. Lightly toss with butter, parsley and salt to taste and serve in place of noodles, rice or potatoes.

**Consistency of the batter/dough is the most important thing. If the batter seems too thick, add 1 tablespoon of water at a time to desired consistency.