Spaetzle II, also known as Kässpätzle, is a traditional German dish loved for its comforting and cheesy goodness. This delectable dish features tender spaetzle noodles generously coated in a rich and flavorful cheese sauce. Often accompanied by crispy fried onions, Spaetzle II offers a satisfying and heartwarming culinary experience. In this article, we will guide you through the best recipe to create this classic dish, ensuring a perfect balance of flavors and textures that will leave you craving for more.
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SPAETZLE II
Basic Spaetzle and how to serve while you make the schnitzel. We have a spaetzle press that is similar to a potato ricer with a little larger holes. My mother-in-law would put dough on a smooth rim plate and tip the plate till it started to slide off and cut off the dough in slivers with a butter knife into the boiling water. When they float they are done and can be skimmed off and put in a bowl. Melt the margarine in a pan and stir in breadcrumbs, pour mixture over spaetzle. (posted by John Reynolds)
Provided by Anne Edgell
Categories German
Time 35m
Yield 3-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Sift flour into large bowl, make a depression in the center, and into it break the eggs.
- Add salt, pepper and nutmeg, and 1 cup water, or enough to make a medium batter.
- Beat the batter only until it is smooth.
- Pour the batter into a colander with large holes and let the Spaetzle fall directly into a pot of simmering stock.
- Stir gently so that they do not stick together.
- When the Spaetzle rise to the surface they are sufficiently cooked.
- Drain the Spaetzle well, put them in a heated vegetable dish, and pour 1/2 cup melted butter over them.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 528, Fat 6.1, SaturatedFat 1.8, Cholesterol 186, Sodium 657.3, Carbohydrate 96, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 0.6, Protein 19.2
SPAETZLE
This traditional German dish is one of the most popular dishes in our family restaurant. It is so delicious when served with schnitzel or Parmesan cheese.-5;Essen Haus, Bob and Gail Worm, Madison, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 35m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a bowl, combine flour, salt, nutmeg and pepper. Add eggs and milk; stir to mix well (batter will be thick). In a Dutch oven or large kettle, bring chicken broth to a boil. Drop batter by 1/2 teaspoonfuls into boiling liquid. Boil until spaetzle rise to the surface; remove to ice water. Drain well. In a skillet, heat spaetzle in butter until lightly browned. Serve with schnitzel and gravy or with Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 326 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 190mg cholesterol, Sodium 920mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 14g protein.
SPAETZLE
Noodle-meets-dumpling: An Eastern European staple, spaetzle are tender and eggy and a great side dish for saucy mains or even a roast chicken.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories side-dish
Time 30m
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Whisk the flour with the nutmeg, 1 teaspoon salt, and a few grinds of pepper in a large bowl. Make a well in the center and add the eggs and milk. Gradually mix the milk and eggs into the flour to make a sticky batter.
- Spray both sides of a colander with 1/4-inch-wide holes (see Cook's Note) with cooking spray then spoon the batter into the colander. Hold the colander directly above the pot of boiling water (using an oven mitt if necessary) and working quickly, use a rubber spatula to push the batter through the holes into the water. Simmer until all of the spaetzle float to the surface and are tender, about 2 minutes. Drain and transfer to a bowl. Toss the spaetzle with the butter and sprinkle with herbs, if using.
SPAETZLE II
Pinched noodles. These can be frozen after cooking.
Provided by Jill
Categories Main Dish Recipes Dumpling Recipes
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- Place flour in a medium bowl, making a well for the eggs. Introduce the eggs, and mix with a fork; then knead to form a stiff dough. Pinch off half-inch pieces of batter with fingers, and cook in a large pot of boiling water until dumplings float to the top, 5 to 15 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 149.3 calories, Carbohydrate 24 g, Cholesterol 92.5 mg, Fat 2.8 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 6.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 74.9 mg, Sugar 0.3 g
SPAETZLE
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. In another mixing bowl, whisk the eggs and milk together. Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in the egg-milk mixture. Gradually draw in the flour from the sides and combine well; the dough should be smooth and thick. Let the dough rest for 10 to 15 minutes.
- Bring 3 quarts of salted water to a boil in a large pot, then reduce to a simmer. To form the spaetzle, hold a large holed colander or slotted spoon over the simmering water and push the dough through the holes with a spatula or spoon. Do this in batches so you don't overcrowd the pot. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes or until the spaetzle floats to the surface, stirring gently to prevent sticking. Dump the spaetzle into a colander and give it a quick rinse with cool water.
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat and add the spaetzle; tossing to coat. Cook the spaetzle for 1 to 2 minutes to give the noodles some color, and then sprinkle with the chopped chives and season with salt and pepper before serving.
"SPAETZLE" GERMAN EGG NOODLES
Spaetzle are a typical dish of the German state of Schwaben. They are easy to make, wonderfully filling and go exceptionally well with cheese (baked in a casserole), roast pork or simply sprinkled with some crispy fried onions.
Provided by zetallgerman
Time 20m
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 0
Steps:
- Put the flour and salt into a large bowl. Bring a large pot of salted water to the boil
- Add the eggs, and start mixing with a wooden spoon, gradually adding water as you go.
- When you have reached a thick consistency (dough should only slowly fall off the spoon) "beat" the dough hard until it forms some bubbles and is well blended.
- Make the Spaetzle by either using a special press (looks like a potato ricer with larger holes) or by scraping small parts of dough off a chopping board with a knife.
- Let each noodle drop into the boiling water (don't overcrowd the pot).
- Once they rise to the surface they are cooked through. Remove with a slotted spoon and enjoy!
SPAETZLE II
Pinched noodles. These can be frozen after cooking.
Provided by Allrecipes Member
Categories Dumplings
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- Place flour in a medium bowl, making a well for the eggs. Introduce the eggs, and mix with a fork; then knead to form a stiff dough. Pinch off half-inch pieces of batter with fingers, and cook in a large pot of boiling water until dumplings float to the top, 5 to 15 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 149.3 calories, Carbohydrate 24 g, Cholesterol 92.5 mg, Fat 2.8 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 6.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 74.9 mg, Sugar 0.3 g
SPAETZLE RECIPE #2
This is a recipe from the back of the packaging that my spaetzle maker came in. The spaetzle maker is by Norpro
Provided by abigail363
Categories German
Time 35m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place 6 cups of water in a large pan on a stove, bring to a boil while mixing the rest of the recipe.
- Combine eggs, water, flour and salt, beating until smooth.
- Add bouillon cube to the boiling water.
- Put batter into the square basket of the Spaetzle Maker and place over a pot of boiling water.
- Slide basket back and forth letting tiny dumplings fall into the boiling water.
- When they are done cooking they will rise to the surface of the water.
- Use a large slotted spoon to dip them out into a large covered bowl.
- Repeat the process until all of the dough is cooked.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 209.5, Fat 3, SaturatedFat 0.9, Cholesterol 105.8, Sodium 335, Carbohydrate 36.2, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 0.5, Protein 8.1
SPAETZLE
Expand the concept of pasta a bit, and you arrive at spaetzle, the quickly made and rather thin dough (somewhat akin to savory pancake batter) that is often "grated" into boiling water on a spaetzle maker, a tool that looks like a grater without sharp edges. I find spaetzle makers unnervingly tricky, so I prefer to do what I've often seen done by Alsatians, for whom spaetzle is traditional: drop the batter by the spoonful into boiling water. As with all pasta, the more fragile the batter is, the lighter the result will be, so don't make it too stiff; just stiff enough to hold together.
Provided by Mark Bittman
Categories easy, quick, side dish
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Set a large pot of water to a boil and salt it. In a bowl, combine flour with pepper and a large pinch of salt. Lightly beat together eggs and milk, and add to flour, stirring. If necessary, add a little more milk until mixture has the consistency of pancake batter.
- Scoop a tablespoon or so of batter, and drop it into water; small pieces may break off, but batter should remain largely intact and form a disk. Repeat, using about one-third to one-fourth the batter, depending on the size of the pot. When spaetzle rise to top a couple of minutes later (you may have to loosen them from the bottom, but they will pop right up), cook another minute or so, then remove with a slotted spoon into a bowl of ice water. Repeat until all the batter is used up.
- Drain spaetzle; at this point you can toss them with a bit of oil and refrigerate, covered, for up to a day. Heat butter or oil in a large skillet, preferably nonstick, over medium-high heat. When it's hot, add spaetzle a few at a time, and quickly brown on both sides. Serve hot, garnished with parsley or chives.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 401, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams, Carbohydrate 51 grams, Fat 16 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 12 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 386 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams
Tasty Spaetzel Recipes: A Culinary Guide
Mastering the Art of Spaetzel:
- Embrace Simplicity: Spaetzel's beauty lies in its unpretentious nature. Simple ingredients like eggs, and seasonings come together to create a delectable dish.
- Eggcellent Harmony: Use fresh eggs for an extra boost of richness and color. The eggs are the binder that holds the spaetzel together.
- Flour Power: The perfect choice is all-purpose or double zero (00) Italian-style high-gluten flours. Semolinas and durum flours also yield great results.
- Knead with Care: Over-kneading the spaetzel is a culinary faux pas. Aim for a soft, pliable feel, like a baby's earlobe.
- Gratifying Graters: Use a traditional spaetzel grater or a cheese grater with large, sharp openings to achieve the classic spaetzel shape.
- Boil it Right: Ensure a large pot of salted boiling water for the spaetzel to move around without overcrowding.
- Timing is Key: To avoid overcrowding and maintain an al-dente springiness, drop the spaetzel in batches and remove them as soon as they float.
- Culinary Canvas: Pan-fry or sauté your spaetzel with your choice of sauces, cheese, or toppings to create a multisensory culinary experience.
Conclusion: A symphony of flavors
In the culinary realm, spaetzel reigns as a versatile star, accommodating a wide range of flavors and textures. Its simplicity offers a canvas for culinary experimentation, making it a favorite among home cooks and professional chefs.
This guide, with its meticulously curated tips and tricks, ensures your spaetzel-making journey is a resounding success. From the selection of ingredients to the mastery of techniques, we have covered it all. So, let your culinary spirit soar, embrace the joy of cooking, and create a spaetzel masterpiece that will leave taste buds tingling with utter contentment.
With confidence and a touch of culinary magic, you can transform ordinary ingredients into an exquisite dish that celebrates the art of spaetzel. So, grab your apron, gather your ingredients, and embark on a delicious culinary expedition with this wonderful food.