German Spaetzle with Sauerkraut

I am from Germany and this was one of our favorite foods to make. Homemade authentic spaetzle with sauerkraut and breadcrumbs sauteed in butter. Delicious.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 604 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup butter
• 1 cup water
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 4 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
• 8 large eggs
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can sauerkraut
• 4 tablespoons plain bread crumbs

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Fill a large pot with water, add oil, and bring to a boil.

Step 2

Place flour in a large mixing bowl and make a well in the middle. Add salt, eggs, and water and beat the dough until smooth and bubbly. The dough should have a thick consistency. Fill a spaetzle press with the dough and squeeze into the boiling water (You may use a colander to push the dough through or a wooden cutting board and scrape dough little by little with a knife into the water).

Step 3

When the spaetzle float to the top of the pot, drain them. Place half of the spaetzle in a glass baking dish and add a layer of sauerkraut on top. Add another layer of spaetzle and sauerkraut. Cover the pan to keep the dish warm.

Step 4

In a separate pan melt the butter and add breadcrumbs just long enough to moisten them. Top the spaetzle with the breadcrumbs. Serve all layers together, or reheat the next day in a little bit of butter.