3/4 lb. plain flour
1/3 tsp. nutmeg
3/8 pt. water or milk
1/2 c. butter (optional)
1 tsp. salt
4 eggs
1/2 c. fine dried bread crumbs

Put flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt and nutmeg in bowl. Beat eggs into mixture with a fork. Pour in water or milk slowly. Stir until dough is smooth. Fill large saucepan about half full of water. Add remaining salt and bring to a boil. Place large colander over pan of boiling water, press dough through and stir gently to keep from sticking. Boil 5 to 8 minutes until tender.