Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon ground nutmegDash white pepper2 eggs, lightly beaten1/4 cup milk4 quarts chicken broth or water2 tablespoons butterGrated Parmesan cheese, optional

Preparation

In a bowl, combine flour, salt, nutmeg and pepper. Add eggs and milk; stir to mix well (batter will be thick). In a Dutch oven or large kettle, bring chicken broth to a boil. Drop batter by 1/2 teaspoonfuls into boiling liquid. Boil until spaetzle rise to the surface; remove to ice water. Drain well. In a skillet, heat spaetzle in butter until lightly browned. Serve with schnitzel and gravy or with Parmesan cheese.