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Tiny Dumplings with Dill

If you love gnocchi or spaetzle, you’ll love these tiny dumplings known as galushkas, buoyed here with fresh dill. They are a breeze to make and so comforting with the veal's creamy paprika sauce. Sauté any leftovers in butter until the edges are browned and crisp.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    30 min

  • Yield

    Makes 8 to 10 servings

Ingredients

4

cups all-purpose flour

3

tablespoons chopped dill

5

large eggs

1

1/4 cups water

4 to 6

tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

Equipment: a spaetzlemaker or a colander with 1/4-inch holes

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Bring a 6-quart pot of salted water (2 teaspoon salt for 5 qt water) to a simmer.

    Step 2

    Meanwhile, whisk together flour, dill, 2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a large bowl.

    Step 3

    Whisk together eggs and water in a bowl, then add to flour mixture and whisk until batter is smooth.

    Step 4

    Working over barely simmering water, force batter through spaetzlemaker (or through colander with a rubber spatula) into water and cook, stirring occasionally, until dumplings have risen to surface and are firm, 2 to 3 minutes.

    Step 5

    Drain dumplings in a colander, then return to warm pot. Toss with butter and salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately.