🍽️

Homemade Spätzle (German Egg Noodles)

By RecipesQueen Kitchen • June 11, 2026

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 10 min
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Easy
spätzleswabianegg noodleshomemadeside dish
Pin This Recipe

Soft, chewy Swabian egg noodles made from scratch. Toss with butter and herbs, or use as the base for Käsespätzle.

Ingredients

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 cup water
  • 1 pinch nutmeg
  • 2 tbsp butter

Instructions

  1. 1

    Mix flour, eggs, salt, water, and nutmeg into a thick, sticky batter. Beat vigorously until bubbles form.

  2. 2

    Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.

  3. 3

    Press batter through a Spätzle press or colander into the boiling water.

  4. 4

    Cook for 2-3 minutes until they float to the surface. Remove with a slotted spoon.

  5. 5

    Toss with melted butter and serve immediately.