Spaetzle (Tiny Dumplings) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 cups all-purpose flour (750 ml)
1 teaspoon salt (5 ml)
nutmeg (fresh)
4 large eggs
1 cup milk (250 ml)
1 cup dry breadcrumbs, toasted in (250 ml)
6 tablespoons butter (90 ml) (optional)

Preparation

Combine the flour, 1/2 the salt, and the nutmeg in a large mixing bowl.
Beat the eggs into the flour mixture.
Add the milk in a thin stream, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon and continue to stir until the batter is smooth.
Bring 2 quarts (2 L) of water with the remaining salt to a boil in a 4 to 5 quart (4-5 L) saucepan over high heat.
Place a large colander (with large holes) over the saucepan and press a few tablespoons of batter at a time through the holes with a spoon or rubber spatula.