Mom Wood's Spaetzles

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 3 eggs
• ice water, as needed for consistency
• 1/8 teaspoon salt (optional)

Directions

1. 1

   For each 1/2 cup of flour, add 1 egg.

2. 2

   Have a container with ice water nearby.

3. 3

   Slowly add water until almost a loose, rubbery consistency.

4. 4

   You may add a pinch of salt if desired.

5. 5

   I like to make it at least 1 hour ahead of time and cover it and let it sit.

6. 6

   You usually need to add a little more cold water after this.

7. 7

   I use 1 1/2 to 2 cups of flour.

8. 8

   Run cold water over a dinner size plate.

9. 9

   Put the batter on the plate.

10. 10

    Cut the batter off the side of the plate with a knife into boiling water.

11. 11

    As soon as they come to the top they are done.

12. 12

    Don't overcook!

13. 13

    Drain in colander.