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Easy Homemade German Spätzle Recipe – Oma's Egg Noodles
This German Spaetzle (Spätzle) recipe is my go-to side dish—easy, tender, and perfect with gravy or just buttered and crisped.
- Prep time
- 25 min
- Cook time
- 5 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- EASY
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 2¼ cups (280 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon (5 g) salt
- 2 large eggs
- ½ to 1 cup (120–240 ml) water, as needed
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, mix flour and salt. Add eggs and stir well. Gradually add enough water to form a smooth, firm batter. Let rest for 10 minutes.
- 2
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil while the batter rests.
- 3
Push the batter through a Spätzle maker directly into the boiling water. The noodles will float to the top when done, usually after a few minutes.
- 4
Remove cooked Spätzle with a slotted spoon and transfer to a colander to drain excess water.
- 5
Serve plain or sauté in butter. Optional: top with crispy bacon, fried onions, or fresh parsley.