Spaetzle

Instructions

1. Add the flour and salt to the bowl of a stand mixer.

2. Stir to combine.

3. Crack the eggs into a small bowl and whisk them.

4. Make a well in the center of the flour mixture and pour the eggs in it.

5. Add the milk (start with using slightly less and add more as needed).

6. Attach a dough hook to the stand mixer and "knead" the dough for 16-20 minutes, or until bubbles appear.

7. After 15 minutes or less of beating, use a wooden spoon to scoop and pull the dough.

8. If bubbles/holes appear, the dough is done.

9. Bring at least 2 quarts of lightly salted water to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.

10. Using a Spätzle maker of your choice (I use and prefer the Spätzle press), press the noodles into the simmering water and cook for about 2-3 minutes, or until the noodles float to the top.

11. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the noodles to a colander, and then dump the noodles in a large bowl of ice water.

12. Drain the noodles again, toss with some melted butter and serve warm.