Spatzli(Egg Noodles)

Directions

1. 1

   3 c Flour -- Unbleached 1 t Salt 1/4 ts Nutmeg (optional) 4 Eggs -- Large, Beaten 1/2 c (or more) Water 1/4 c Butter Sift flour, salt and nu

2. 2

   Pour eggs and 1/4 cup water into middle of flour mixture, beat with a wooden spoon

3. 3

   Add enough water to make the dough slightly sticky, yet keeping it elastic and stiff

4. 4

   Using a spaetzle machine or a colander with medium holes, press the noodles into a large pot full of boiling salted water

5. 5

   Cook noodles in the water about 5 minutes or until they rise to the surface

6. 6

   Lift noodles out and drain on paper towels

7. 7

   Brown noodles in melted butter over low heat, and serve with a main dish

8. 8

   Or, don't bother browning them, and serve in/with soup, or with stew