We don't call these "spaetzel" because they come out a bit larger...and we aren't German!
For each cup of flour
1 cup flour
1 beaten egg
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup water
Mix together and turn onto large dinner plate. Scrape off plate with a teaspoon over boiling salted, oiled water. Cook until they float, ( about 3 or 4 minutes maximum). Drain and put into hot soup, etc.