SPATZEL (LITTLE DUMPLINGS) 
1/2 lb. flour
2 eggs
3/4 c. water
1 tsp. salt
Nutmeg
3 tbsp. bread crumbs
2 tbsp. butter

Mix together flour, eggs, water, salt. Should be a sticky dough. Let stand 20 minutes. Bring medium pan of water to a low boil.

Place a heaping spoonful of dough on to cutting board. Spread flat with a rubber spatula. With a sharp knife scrape little bits of dough into the boiling water. Cook about 1 minute. Remove with a slotted spoon, keep warm in the oven. When they're all cooked heat the butter in a frying pan, add bread crumbs and 1/8 teaspoon of nutmeg. Toss the spatzel in bread crumbs. Remove to serving dish.

 

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