Authentic Recipes-Spaetzle?

So what are Spaetzle?
As far as can be said, Spaetzle originated in the German region of Swabia.
Spaetzle is a slang word in that part of Germany and means something like 'little sparrow'.
Ingredients:
1 lbs. flour
4 eggs
1/2 cup milk
1 cup water
1.5 oz butter or margarine
salt
pepper
Sift the flour into a bowl. Add the milk and water and mix a little.
Now add the eggs and a pinch of salt and pepper.
Mix thoroughly until you see bubbles.
Let the dough rest for one hour.
In a large saucepan bring plenty of salted water to the boil.
Place some of the dough into a spätzle maker and slice into the simmering water.
If you don't have a Spaetzle maker you can try and put some of the dough onto a board and with a knife, scrape little strips into the water. However, that requires a lot of skill and practice. So I would highly recommend that you get yourself a Spaetzle maker. Its well worth it.
Don't slice to many Spaetzle at once or they will stick together. Do it in batches.
Bring each batch briefly to the boil and simmer for 2 - 3 minutes. Lift out with a slotted spoon. Drain each batch well and place into a bowl.
Sauté each batch of Spaetzle in butter for another 2 - 3 minutes.
Spaetzle go well as side dish for any beef or game. They can be used in stews and are very tasty on their own with cheese, roasted onions, garlic or herbs