-cups plus 2 Tbsp) Bay leaf Make a dark roux of the flour and fat, then add liquid and bring to a boil. Only then add 'inlays' (cooked spaetzle, pasta, dumplings, vegetables, etc.) For example: SPATZEN IN BRAUNER BRUEHE (SPAETZLE IN BROWN GRAVY): Fix 'Kaesspatzen' (cheese spaetzle recipe separately), and put into brown gravy. Serve with green salad [lettuce]. Serves 4.