Spaetzel

Combine:

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 3/4 tsp salt
• pinch of fresh grated or ground nutmeg

Beat together:

• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 cup milk or water

Add to the flour mixture. Beat well with a wooden spoon to create a fairly elastic batter.
Bring to a simmer in a large saucepan:

• 6 cups salted water or chicken stock

Drop small bits of the batter from a spoon into the bubbling liquid. Spatzle are done when they float to the surface. Lift the cooked spatzle from the saucepan with a strainer or slotted spoon. Serve as a side dish, sprinkled with:

• Melted butter