Hungarian Dumplings

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 2 tablespoons freshly rendered lard or oil
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 cup milk
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 4 quarts water

Directions

1. 1

   Using an electric mixer, blend the eggs, lard or oil, water, and milk.

2. 2

   Stir the flour together with 1/2 t of the salt and the baking powder in a dry bowl.

3. 3

   Blend this mixture into the liquid. Mix well and set aside for a moment.

4. 4

   Bring 4 quarts of water to a boil and add 2 teaspoons of salt.

5. 5

   Using a Spaetzle maker or Spaetzle press, squeeze the dough into the boiling water. Use about 1/3 of the dough for each batch. When the dumplings float to the surface, they are done.

6. 6

   Remove them with a slotted spoon and place in a colander. They can be served this way with Paprika Gravy or pan-fried with a little butter, just until they are a bit golden, and topped with parsley.

7. 7

   NOTE: These dumplings can also be made by using a piping bag or dropping very small amounts from a spoon. The latter takes much much longer.