Traditional German dumplings. You can also mince a few pieces of bacon in a pan, and heat the cooked spaetzle in the bacon drippings-only omit the butter, if preparing recipe with bacon.
Step One
Mix together flour, salt, white pepper, and nutmeg. Beat eggs well, and add alternately with the milk to the dry ingredients. Mix until smooth.
Step Two
Press dough through spaetzle maker, or a large holed sieve or metal grater.
Step Three
Drop a few at a time into simmering liquid. Cook 5 to 8 minutes. Drain well.
Step Four
Saute cooked spaetzle in butter or margarine. Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley on top, and serve.