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Butterklösse (Butter Dumplings)

Butterklösse (Butter Dumplings)

Cuisine:German

Course:Side Dish

10m prep 5m cook 15m ready

Butterklösse are light, fluffy dumplings made from butter, eggs, and flour. They are simmered in broth or stew and served immediately.

Ingredients

Servings:
  • 2 tablespoons butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten, at room temperature
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Let's Cook

  1. Step 1.

    Beat with a handheld electric mixer in a medium bowl until smooth: 2 tablespoons butter, softened

  2. Step 2.

    Beat in: 2 large eggs, lightly beaten, at room temperature

  3. Step 3.

    Stir in: ½ cup all-purpose flour; ¼ teaspoon salt

  4. Step 4.

    Drop the batter from a teaspoon into a simmering stock, broth, or stew. Cover and simmer about 5 minutes. Depending on the size of your pot, you may need to cook them in batches. Serve at once.

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