Plain Dumplings (Spatzen) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup water or 1/2 cup milk
1 egg

Preparation

Beat egg well, add salt and water or milk and stir this into the flour until a smooth batter is formed.
Drop by spoonfuls into boiling, salted water and let cook 15 minutes.
Drain in a colander.
Pour hot fat or meat gravy over them and serve.
Garnish with fried onions, cracker crumbs, or any desired dressing.