Recipe: Basic Spaetzle Dough (using a colander)

BASIC SPAETZLE DOUGH

3 cups flour, sifted
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup milk
4 eggs, slightly beaten

Bring a pot of salted water to a boil, reduce the heat, and maintain a simmer.

In a bowl, stir all the ingredients together.

Place a colander over the pan, pour about 1/4 of the batter into the colander, and press through the holes with a plastic spatula into the hot water. When the spaetzle starts to float to the top, cover the pan and keep covered until the spaetzle appears to swelled and is fluffy. Remove the dumplings and repeat the procedure with the remaining batter.

Makes 8 servings
From: Bill,DC