Homemade German Noodles Recipes

HOW TO MAKE GERMAN NOODLES OR SPAETZLE OR SPäTZLE

Steps:

• Mix flour and salt in a large bowl.
• Make a well in the center of the flour and add eggs.
• Using a sturdy wooden spoon mix together pulling in flour from the sides. Not all of the flour will be incorporated.
• Gradually add just enough water to make a thick, sticky, stiff dough that incorporates all the flour. It will be a stretchy big lump.
• Cover with towel and let rest at room temperature for 10 to 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile bring a large pot of salted water to boil.
• Fill spaetzle press or potato ricer with dough and press into boiling water. Only add one batch at a time to allow plenty of room for noodles to cook. Or, place a bit of dough at a time in a colander and push through holes using the back of a spoon.
• Allow noodles to cook for 2 to 3 minutes until they rise to the top and float.
• Remove with slotted spoon into a colander to drain well. Place in serving dish and add a pat of butter to prevent them from sticking.
• If serving later, rinse freshly cooked spaetzle with cold water.

GERMAN EGG NOODLES: SPAETZLE

Steps:

• Combine flour, eggs, and salt. Add enough water to make a batter the consistency of light cookie dough. Beat well until some air bubbles develop. Let the batter rest.
• Prepare a large pot with salted water. Bring to a boil. Scrape thin rolls of batter from a chopping board or run the batter through a sieve or spaetzle maker into the boiling water.
• Remove cooked spaetzle from the boiling water with a strainer and serve immediately or place in warm water if you are using the noodles soon but not immediately, or place noodles in cold water if you will be refrigerating or freezing.

TRADITIONAL GERMAN SPAETZLE

Steps:

• Add the flour and salt to the bowl of a stand mixer. Stir to combine. Crack the eggs into a small bowl and whisk them. Make a well in the center of the flour mixture and pour the eggs in it. Add the milk (start with using slightly less and add more as needed). Attach a dough hook to the stand mixer and "knead" the dough for 16-20 minutes, or until bubbles appear (see pictured instructions for details). After 15 minutes or less of beating, use a wooden spoon to scoop and pull the dough. If bubbles/holes appear, the dough is done.
• Bring at least 2 quarts of lightly salted water to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Using a Spätzle maker of your choice (I use and prefer the Spätzle press), press the noodles into the simmering water and cook for about 2-3 minutes, or until the noodles float to the top. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the noodles to a colander, and then dump the noodles in a large bowl of ice water. Drain the noodles again, toss with some melted butter and serve warm.
• Make Ahead: The Spaetzle can be stored in the fridge for at least a couple of days and then reheated. Melt some butter in a large skillet and toss the Spätzle in it to heat through.

EASY GERMAN SPAETZLE RECIPE

Steps:

• In a bowl, whisk together the flour, eggs, milk, and salt. Stir until the batter is well combined and develops bubbles. You can also use a mixer. The batter should neither be too thin nor too thick or it will be difficult to make the spaetzle with your spaetzle maker. Let the batter sit for 5-10 min.
• Put a colander into a bowl to drain the Spaetzle once cooked and bring a large pot of water over high heat to a boil, add about 1 Tbsp of salt to the water, and reduce temperature to a simmer.
• Press batter through a spaetzle maker, a large holed sieve or colander into the simmering water.
• Work in batches, after using about 1/3 of the batter stop adding new spaetzle and let them cook for about 2-3 minutes, or until they float to the top. Stir occasionally. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the spaetzle to the colander so that excess water can drip off.
• Serve the spaetzle immediately or saute them in butter to crisp them up a little. If you don't serve or saute them right away, add 1 or 2 Tbsp of butter to the hot spaetzle to prevent them from sticking together.

GERMAN NOODLE BAKE

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine flour and salt. Make a well in center; add eggs. Stir together, forming a dough. , Turn dough onto a floured surface; knead 5-6 minutes. Divide dough in half. Roll each portion into a 12x9-in. rectangle. Dust both sides of dough with flour; roll up, jelly-roll style. Cut into 1/4-in. slices. Unroll noodles on paper towels; let dry for up to 2 hours., Preheat oven to 350°. In a Dutch oven, bring water to a rapid boil. Add noodles; cook 7-9 minutes or until tender., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour, salt and paprika until smooth; gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from heat; stir in cheese until melted. Stir in eggs., Drain noodles; transfer to a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Top with cheese sauce. Cover and bake 20 minutes. Uncover; bake 10-15 minutes longer or until bubbly., ,

HOMEMADE GERMAN NOODLES

Steps:

• 1. In a mixing bowl, combine the flour and nutmeg, In a measuring cup, whisk together the, milk, water, and egg add to the flour and stir with a wooden spoon to form a soft dough.
• 2. In a large heavy saucepan, bring 3 quarts water to a boil over high heat. Working quickly with your hands, press the dough, about 3 tablespoons at a time, through a large-holed colander or coarse grater directly into the boiling water.
• 3. Cook, stirring often for 6 to 8 minutes or until the noodles are firm and no raw flour taste remains. Drain well.
• 4. Transfer the noodles to a heated platter. Add the butter, and pepper, and toss well. Makes 6 servings
• 5. GREEN GERMAN NOODLES: Add 2 tablespoons finely minced parsley, basil, tarragon, or chives to butter and mix well.

RUSTIC GERMAN POTATO NOODLES RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Peel potatoes. Cut them into 1-inch (2 ½ cm) slices and boil them in salted water for 25 minutes or until they are tender.
• After boiling, take them out and let them cool for 10 minutes, allowing them to steam to remove excess moisture.
• Mash potatoes until no lumps remain.
• Add eggs, salt, nutmeg, and 2 cups (250 grams) flour, and knead into a dough. If dough is too sticky, add more flour until it holds its shape but is still smooth.
• Put a piece of dough on a floured surface and roll into a 1-inch (2.5 cm) thick log.
• Cut in 1-inch (2.5 cm) pieces and roll them carefully in your floured palm for a noodle shape. Repeat with the remainder of the dough.
• Boil noodles in a large pot with salted water. Stir carefully once or twice to make sure noodles don't stick to bottom of the pan. Once they float on the surface, they are cooked and ready to be taken out.
• In a medium-sized pan, melt the butter.
• Add noodles and bacon and fry until both are golden brown on all sides.
• Add chicken broth and white wine and let reduce for a few minutes until sauce becomes slightly creamy.
• Top with green onions before serving.
• Enjoy!

GERMAN-STYLE EGG NOODLES

Steps:

• Beat eggs, water, salt.
• Add flour.
• Mix with fork until you can use your hands. May have to add more flour if dough is not stiff enough.
• Divide in half.
• Roll out on newspaper, thin crispy cloth towel, or parchment paper. Roll VERY thin. Nearly paper thin.
• Let dry until you can cut them easily.
• Cut in strips about 1 inch wide.
• Stack these strips on top of one another. Cut VERY thin perpendicular to strips. You will end up with noodles about 1 inch long, a fraction of an inch wide, and paper thin.
• Put noodles in bowl and let dry for 30-60 minutes, or freeze. Best to allow to dry and then freeze.
• To cook, drop into boiling broth or water until done. Better yet, add to the chicken and noodles recipe.

GERMAN SPAETZLE DUMPLINGS

Steps:

• Mix together flour, salt, white pepper, and nutmeg. Beat eggs well, and add alternately with the milk to the dry ingredients. Mix until smooth.
• Press dough through spaetzle maker, or a large holed sieve or metal grater.
• Drop a few at a time into simmering liquid. Cook 5 to 8 minutes. Drain well.
• Saute cooked spaetzle in butter or margarine. Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley on top, and serve.