Pasta & Dumplings (Nudeln & Knödel)

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Knöpfle are small, round, and dense egg noodles that are a specialty of Swabian cuisine, often considered a variety of Spätzle. Traditionally, the dough is made from eggs, flour, and salt, sometimes with a little water or milk to adjust the consistency.

Knöpfle: Small round noodles.

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Cheesy Spätzle is a classic German dish reminiscent of comfort food, featuring soft, homemade egg noodles mixed with gooey melted cheese. The noodles are made from a simple batter of eggs, flour, and milk, which is then pressed through a Spätzle maker or a colander with large holes directly into boiling water.

Spätzle: Soft egg noodles, often with cheese.

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Käsespätzle is a traditional German dish hailing from the Swabian region, often considered Germany's answer to macaroni and cheese. It consists of spätzle, which are soft egg noodles typical for the area, layered with a generous amount of rich, melted cheese and crispy fried onions. The dish is then baked until it reaches a golden perfection.

Käsespätzle: Spätzle baked with cheese and onions.

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Schupfnudeln, known as German potato noodles, are a traditional dish featuring elongated, finger-shaped dumplings. They are typically made with a dough consisting of mashed potatoes, flour, eggs, and seasoning.

Schupfnudeln: Potato dumplings, pan-fried.

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Semolina Dumpling Soup, commonly known as Grießklößchen, is a traditional German comfort food that consists of light and fluffy semolina dumplings served in a clear, flavorful broth. The dumplings are made from a mixture of semolina flour, eggs, butter, and nutmeg, providing a slight, warming spice.

Grießklößchen: Semolina dumplings in soup.

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