Dill Spaetzle

A German treat in honor of October Fest.

1 cup all purpose flour

1/3 cup chopped fresh dill

¼ cup milk

2 eggs

Salt and pepper

2 tablespoons butter

Boil salted water in a large pot. In a separate pan, melt the butter. Mix together flour, half the dill, a pinch of salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Add the eggs and milk and combine thoroughly. Using a colander or cheese grater with large holes, force the dough through the holes into the boiling salted water (See video). The spaetzle dumplings will cook quickly and rise to the surface. Using a spider, transfer the spaetzle to the pan with melted butter. Toss the spaetzle dumplings in the butter until lightly brown and add the remaining fresh dill.