3 eggs
2/3 c. milk
2 c. flour
1/4 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. nutmeg
3 tbsp. butter, melted

Bring a large pot of water to boil (about 6 to 8 cups). In bowl, beat the eggs with the milk. Mix the flour with the salt and nutmeg. Beat the liquid mixture into the flour. Makes very wet dough. Spoon a large portion onto a plate. Hold plate over simmering water. Scrape off bits of dough with knife tip into water. Make pieces 1 x 1/8 inch. Work quickly. When spaetzle rise, skim with slotted spoon and put into warm bowl with melted butter. Toss lightly before serving.