1 1/8 lb. plain flour
Little salt
2 eggs
2/3 pt. water or milk
1 tbsp. butter for browning

Sift the flour into a bowl. Make a well in the middle and pour in the eggs, beaten up with the salt. Starting from the middle, mix the eggs into the flour, then gradually add the liquid, taking care to avoid lumps.

Beat the dough with a wooden spoon until it shows bubbles. Press the dough through a colander or top of a steamer into boiling salted water. Alternatively, put the dough onto a plate and cut shreds of the dough with a knife from the side of the plate into the water.

Toss in browned butter or serve with browned bread crumbs. Cooking time 5-8 minutes. If desired, 7 ounces boiled and finely chopped spinach or 5 ounces grated cheese may be added to the dough.