Spaetzle German Noodles - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 eggs, beaten
1/4 c. milk or water
1 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. salt
dash of pepper
2 qt. water
1 tsp. salt
2 Tbsp. margarine, melted

Preparation

Mix eggs, milk, flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt and the pepper. (Batter will be thick.)
Heat water and 1 teaspoon salt to boiling in Dutch oven.
Press batter through colander (preferably one with large holes), a few tablespoons at a time, into boiling water. Stir once or twice to prevent sticking.
Cook until noodles rise to surface and are tender, about 5 minutes.
Drain.
Pour margarine over noodles.
Makes 4 to 6 servings.