Preparation
Step 1:
Place all the ingredients in a bowl and mix with a whisk or in a food processor until you have a smooth, supple dough.
Step 2:
Leave to rest for about 15 minutes to allow the flour to swell slightly.
Step 3:
Bring a saucepan of salted water to the boil. Set aside another saucepan filled with cold water.
Step 4:
Place the dough into a pasta press and press it into the boiling water. Turn the heat down to a low simmer so that the water is just gently bubbling. When the spätzle float to the surface, leave them to cook for about 2 minutes, then remove them from the water using a hand sieve. Immediately plunge them briefly into the cold water and drain. Transfer them to a plate or bowl. It’s best to cover them with aluminium foil to keep them nice and warm.
Step 5:
Repeat the process until all the dough has been used up. The spätzle are then ready to serve. Alternatively, you can scrape the spätzle into the boiling water using a chopping board and a spätzle grater or dough scraper.
