Spaetzle Dumplings - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
4 eggs, lightly beaten
1/3 cup milk
2 teaspoons salt
2 quarts water
1 tablespoon butter

Preparation

In a large bowl, stir the flour, eggs, milk and sault until smooth (dough will be sticky). In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Pour dough into a greased colander or spaetzle maker, place over boiling water.
With a wooden spoon, press dough until small pieces drop into the boiling water. Cook for 2 minutes, or until dumplings are tender and float. Remove with a slotted spoon. Toss with butter.