Caffeine Free Spaetzle
These soft, pillowy German egg noodles are the kind of comfort food that earns a permanent spot in your weeknight rotation. Made from just flour, eggs, milk, butter, and a whisper of nutmeg, the ingredient list is refreshingly simple — and every single component is naturally free of caffeine, so there's nothing to second-guess or swap out. The batter comes together in minutes, and after a quick rest it gets pressed through a spaetzle maker (or a humble colander) straight into boiling salted water, where the little dumplings puff up and turn tender in just a couple of minutes. The real magic happens in the skillet, where brown butter coats every noodle and crisps the edges into something genuinely irresistible. A finishing scatter of fresh parsley adds a pop of color and brightness that makes the whole dish look as good as it tastes. Serve it as a hearty side alongside roasted meats or let it shine on its own — either way, this is the kind of homemade cooking that feels like a warm hug on a plate.
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4 servings
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- ¼ tsp freshly grated nutmeg
- 3 large eggs
- ¾ cup whole milk
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
For serving
- 2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Whisk together the flour, salt, and nutmeg in a large bowl. In a separate small bowl, beat the eggs with the milk until combined. Pour the egg mixture into the flour mixture and whisk until a smooth, thick, pourable batter forms — it should fall from the whisk in a slow, steady ribbon. Let the batter rest at room temperature for 10 minutes.
- 2
Bring a large pot of well-salted water to a boil over high heat.
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