Homemade Spätzli
Description
If you were to peek into my kitchen on a slow Sunday afternoon, there’s a good chance you’d find me standing over a pot of simmering water, dough scraper in hand. For me, Spätzli are so much more than a side dish—they are a direct line to my childhood. There’s a specific rhythm to making them, a messy, joyful process that turns a few humble pantry staples into the ultimate Swiss comfort food.
While the world loves its pasta, my heart belongs to these "little sparrows." They aren’t meant to be perfect; their charm lies in their irregular shapes and those craggy edges that are just waiting to catch a bit of butter or sauce.
What I love most about bringing these to the table is how they bridge my two worlds. Whether I’m serving them with a traditional creamy Geschnetzeltes for a bit of Swiss nostalgia or introducing them to my Costa Rican family with a fresh twist, they are always a hit. They are rugged, honest, and incredibly satisfying. And last but not least: Spätzli are Wifey-approved.
Making Spätzli from scratch is my way of slowing down and honoring the "Cookinary" philosophy: taking simple ingredients and turning them into a memory.
My Favorite Ways to Enjoy Them
- The Comfort King: Layered with crispy fried onions and a mountain of sharp, melted mountain cheese.
- The Perfect Partner: Tucked alongside a juicy Filet im Teig, soaking up all those savory juices.
- The Leftover Hero: Fried up the next morning with an egg for a breakfast that beats any toast.
Ingredients
Instructions
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mix flour, salt and milk water in a bowl
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Tap eggs, pour all at once, mix with a trowel and beat until the dough shines and bubbles.
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Cover the dough at room temperature for approx. 30 minutes
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boil Salt water
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Spread the dough in portions on a wet board. Using a long, smooth knife, cut thin strips of dough directly from the board into lightly boiling water or spread through the spaetzli sieve.
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 320.19kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 3.87g6%
- Saturated Fat 1.14g6%
- Cholesterol 122.76mg41%
- Sodium 1358.32mg57%
- Potassium 126.06mg4%
- Total Carbohydrate 57.47g20%
- Dietary Fiber 2.02g9%
- Sugars 0.32g
- Protein 11.91g24%
- Vitamin A 178.2 IU
- Calcium 31.67 mg
- Iron 4.07 mg
- Vitamin D 0.66 mcg
- Vitamin E 0.39 mg
- Thiamin 0.6 mg
- Riboflavin 0.52 mg
- Niacin 4.45 mg
- Vitamin B6 0.09 mg
- Folate 152.76 mcg
- Vitamin B12 0.28 mcg
- Pantothenic Acid 0.83 mg
- Phosphorus 146.34 mg
- Magnesium 20.87 mg
- Zinc 0.96 mg
- Selenium 35.56 mcg
- Copper 0.14 mg
- Manganese 0.52 mg
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
