Spaetzle was one of the first things I learnt how to make as a cook, it's a special process for me and a great way to warm up any cold day!
Mix dry ingredients in a medium sized bowl.
Mix wet ingredients, not including canola oil, in a separate bowl and whisk well.
Pour wet ingredients into dry and, with your hand or a wood spoon, mix well for about 1 to 2 minutes to make a dough.
Press dough through spaetzle press. If you don’t want to buy a spaetzle press, you can alternatively use a colander or steamer with large holes.
In a large stock pot, bring liquid of your choice to a boil (water or stock). Reduce heat and drop a few spaetzle at a time into simmering liquid. When they float to the top allow to cook for another 3 minutes. Drain well.
Heat a large frying pan on high, add part of your oil and allow it to heat up.
Carefully add spaetzle to pan, just enough to cover the bottom of the pan. Allow all sides to brown to a light golden color. About 3 minutes. Repeat, adding more canola oil as needed, until all spaetzle is cooked and browned.
Place in a serving bowl and serve while hot.
Serving Size 1/2 cup (125 ML)
Servings 0
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.