Protein Spaetzle

Instructions

1. Prepare the dough:

   • In a large bowl, mix 1 kg flour and 20 g salt.

   • In a separate bowl, whisk together 10 eggs, 700 ml milk, ½ nutmeg, and pepper to taste.

   • Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir to form a smooth, thick dough.

2. Cook the spaetzle:

   • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.

   • Place a spaetzle press or spaetzle maker over the pot.

   • Fill the container with some dough.

   • Press the dough through the holes into the boiling water.

   • Alternatively, place the dough on a wooden board and cut thin strips into the boiling water with a knife.

3. Drain the spaetzle:

   • Cook the spaetzle for 3–5 min., or until they rise to the surface.

   • Remove the spaetzle with a slotted spoon.

   • Drain well.