Let dough rest on counter 1 hour before proceeding.
Add water to large pot. Salt water as you would for any pasta. Bring to low boil.
If you have spaetzle machine, place it over pot of water. Scoop dough into hopper. Move back and forth along base, to drop dough into boiling water. Do just a bit at a time.
When spaetzle floats to top of water, scoop them out with a slotted spoon and place in strainer.
Continue until all dough is cooked.
Place spaetzle into a pot and mix with butter, to deter sticking together. Serve as is, or see post above for other suggestions for serving.
Notes
Notes:Can be served with caramelized onions and cheese, or with butter and browned breadcrumbs, also delicious served with any gravy.Refrigerate leftovers up to 4 days. To reheat;
Add butter and fry in non stick frying pan until golden browned.