Plain Dumplings (Spatzen)

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup water or milk
• 1 egg

Directions

1. 1

   Beat egg well, add salt and water or milk and stir this into the flour until a smooth batter is formed.

2. 2

   Drop by spoonfuls into boiling, salted water and let cook 15 minutes.

3. 3

   Drain in a colander.

4. 4

   Pour hot fat or meat gravy over them and serve.

5. 5

   Garnish with fried onions, cracker crumbs, or any desired dressing.