Bohemian Spaetzle

In a large kettle or Dutch oven, bring the water and the 1/2 teaspoon salt to boiling.

Meanwhile, in a bowl, stir together the flour, the 1/4 teaspoon salt, and the nutmeg. In another bowl, stir together the eggs and milk. Add to dry ingredients. Stir until smooth.

Set a large-holed sieve, colander, food mill, or potato ricer on a large piece of waxed paper. Pour the spaetzle batter into the sieve. Immediately hold the sieve over the pan of boiling water; press the batter through the sieve with a wooden spoon to form the spaetzle. Cook for about 5 minutes or until done, stirring occasionally. Drain well. Melt butter. Drizzle over hot spaetzle. Serve hot. Makes 4 servings.