Basic Spaetzle
Instructions:
- 5 eggs
- 3/4 cup water
- 4 cups all-purpose fl our
- 1 tbsp. oil
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. white pepper
- Using an electric mixer with a dough paddle attachment, combine eggs and water in a medium bowl then add all remaining ingredients.
- Mix for 10 minutes, or until the mixture begins to form long, stringy strands. If the mixture is too doughy, add a teaspoon of water and continue mixing until the desired elasticity is achieved.
- Form into a ball, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Pass the dough through a spaetzle press into a large pot of boiling salted water.
- The spaetzle is ready when it fl oats to the surface. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the spaetzle to a strainer.
- Serve warm or refrigerate in an airtight container until needed.