Spätzle, literally translasted means "little sparrows". This style of of noodle is also called Spätzli or Chnöpfli in Switzerland or Knöpfle or Hungarian Nokedli, Csipetke or Galuska. These type of noodles are commonly found side-dish from the cuisines of southern Germany and Austria, Switzerland, Hungary, Alsace, Moselle and South Tyrol.
Ingredients
3 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon nutmeg
4 large eggs beaten
½ cup water
or more
¼ cup butter