My husband loves a good schnitzel with it , swimming in gravy. Never done them...do you think a ricer would work ?? Not sure the holes are big enough. Where can I get a spaetzle press??
The recipe she is using is pretty stiff so the rice or potato press might not be strong enough to do the job but you could give it a try, and if it does not seem like its going to work you could re-make the batter - just talking flour, salt and a few eggs so not a wallet buster to make it again and just add a little more water. Having the dough "rest" is important because it allows the gluten to relax and not be so tight, making it easier to press - I lay a damp towel over the bowl so the batter does not dry out of form a crust on top. Some recipes say you can you a grater - that is just a big mess waiting to happen! - the batter in those recipes are much wetter so you will not get the same end product as what you are seeing on Tessa's video. The translation of "Little Sparrow" is because when they are pushed through a colander they looked like a little sparrow bird, but our recipe is too stiff for the colander. Bake on!! xo
Thanks, I also use a damp towel on my breads...looked online and there are some on.a german company website that do the spatzle, potatoes and ice cream... too many different ones ranging prices from around $35 to $195. Amazon also has some. You are right you definitely need a better dough for some of them!!! Thanks for the response.
Great job Little Girl!!! So many wonderful memories around this dish. Zak also requested this as his "last meal" (this was a meal I would make the kids when they went off to summer camp or college), Tessa usually requested spaghetti and meatballs as her last meal! There have been times I have had to use my chin for extra traction to help press the noodles through the press - but always worth it!! xoxo
My husband loves a good schnitzel with it , swimming in gravy. Never done them...do you think a ricer would work ?? Not sure the holes are big enough. Where can I get a spaetzle press??
Tessie, hope it's ok I answered this one!
The recipe she is using is pretty stiff so the rice or potato press might not be strong enough to do the job but you could give it a try, and if it does not seem like its going to work you could re-make the batter - just talking flour, salt and a few eggs so not a wallet buster to make it again and just add a little more water. Having the dough "rest" is important because it allows the gluten to relax and not be so tight, making it easier to press - I lay a damp towel over the bowl so the batter does not dry out of form a crust on top. Some recipes say you can you a grater - that is just a big mess waiting to happen! - the batter in those recipes are much wetter so you will not get the same end product as what you are seeing on Tessa's video. The translation of "Little Sparrow" is because when they are pushed through a colander they looked like a little sparrow bird, but our recipe is too stiff for the colander. Bake on!! xo
Tips from the pro herself!!! Thank you :)
Thanks, I also use a damp towel on my breads...looked online and there are some on.a german company website that do the spatzle, potatoes and ice cream... too many different ones ranging prices from around $35 to $195. Amazon also has some. You are right you definitely need a better dough for some of them!!! Thanks for the response.
Great job Little Girl!!! So many wonderful memories around this dish. Zak also requested this as his "last meal" (this was a meal I would make the kids when they went off to summer camp or college), Tessa usually requested spaghetti and meatballs as her last meal! There have been times I have had to use my chin for extra traction to help press the noodles through the press - but always worth it!! xoxo