Spatzle

How to make Spatzle Recipe - This cross between noodles and dumplings was brought to the United States by immigrants from Austria and Hungary.

Makes 4 servings

Ingredients:
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons salt
1 tablespoon farina
2 eggs
Water
1/4 cup butter, melted

Method:
In a medium-sized bowl, combine flour, 1 teaspoon salt and farina.

Blend in eggs and enough water to make a thick stiff dough. Bring a pot of water to a boil and add remaining salt to it.

Turn dough onto a board. Cut into almond-sized pieces. Drop into boiling water to make dumplings. Or, press through a spatzle maker into boiling water.

After dumplings rise, cook 1 to 2 minutes longer. Remove from water with a slotted spoon. Turn into a warm serving dish. Toss with melted butter.