Easy Hungarian Egg Dumpling Recipe (Nokedli)

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1. 1Step 1: In a large pot, bring about 2.5-3 liters (10-12 cups) of water with some salt to a boil.
2. 2Step 2: Whisk the flour, eggs, and salt together, then gradually add the water.
3. 3Step 3: Once the water is boiling, place the spaetzle-dumpling maker on top of the pot. Pour about 1 cup of batter onto it, and with a spatula start pushing the dumplings through by moving the spatula back and forth, aiming to scrape all the batter through the holes.
4. 4Step 4: Push the batter with the spatula sliding towards the top of the board while keeping the tip of the spatula on the surface. Then lift the spatula, place it at the end of the noodle maker sheet, and pull the batter back towards yourself again without lifting. After every few strokes, stir the water with the spatula so the noodles do not stick to the bottom of the pot.
5. 5Step 5: Once the entire batch is in the water, put the dumpling maker aside. The dumplings will soon rise to the surface. Wait about 2-3 minutes and remove them from the water using a medium-large metal strainer. Give a quick cold rinse by moving the strainer through running cold water, so the dumplings don't cook more while resting in the bowl.
6. 6Step 6: Place the cooked dumplings in a bowl, and continue with the next batch until all the batter is used. Cover the dumplings until serving.