Mom Wood's Spaetzles

Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 3 eggs
• ice water, as needed for consistency
• 1/8 teaspoon salt (optional)

Recipe

• 1 for each 1/2 cup of flour, add 1 egg.
• 2 have a container with ice water nearby.
• 3 slowly add water until almost a loose, rubbery consistency.
• 4 you may add a pinch of salt if desired.
• 5 i like to make it at least 1 hour ahead of time and cover it and let it sit.
• 6 you usually need to add a little more cold water after this.
• 7 i use 1 1/2 to 2 cups of flour.
• 8 run cold water over a dinner size plate.
• 9 put the batter on the plate.
• 10 cut the batter off the side of the plate with a knife into boiling water.
• 11 as soon as they come to the top they are done.
• 12 don't overcook!
• 13 drain in colander.