Authentic Swabian Maultaschen (filling only)

• Place the ground pork and beef, spices and milk powder in the bowl stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment. Add about 1/2 cup crushed ice to the ground meat mixture in the stand mixture. This will keep the meat cold and prevent the fat from melting as the mixture is mixed/emulsified to create the desired texture.
• Mix the meat on low-medium speed for a few minutes (be careful not to over-mix) until the mixture is emulsified. Meaning if you take a clump of meat and pull it apart with your fingers you should see tiny threads pulling apart. Set the meat mixture aside until ready to use.
• Freezing the Meat Mixture: You can use the meat mixture immediately or you can freeze it so you can have it on hand for convenience to save time when you're ready to make another batch of Maultaschen.
• Boil the spinach for 1-2 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water, thoroughly squeeze out the water and very finally chop it. Using chopped frozen is ok. Set aside.
• In a frying pan, heat the butter and sauté the onion until soft and translucent, 10 minutes. Add the garlic and parsley and cook for another minute or two. Let the mixture cool down.
• Add to the meat mixture in the stand mixer the onion/parsley mixture, the chopped spinach, prepared breadcrumbs, and eggs. Be sure mixture is thoroughly mixed.

WonTon filling

• Open Wonton wrappers; pre-cut into just the right sized squares.
• Brush the wonton with egg. Place one teaspoon of Maultaschen filling in the back half of the wonton.

  This is about 10 g of filling.

  Place another pasta square on top and press down with your fingers to seal.

  Or use 2 wrappers brushed with egg and place meat on wrappers and fold over as a triangle and seal.

  Boil to cook and store or use in soup.

  Or lightly coat with oil after cooking and air fry @ 375 for 10-12 minutes.
• Use a fluted pastry/pasta cutter wheel to make pretty edges.

Cooking the Maultaschen

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a low boil (see below). Working in batches so as to not overcrowd, place the Maultaschen in the pot and keep the water at a very gentle simmer. Simmer for 10-15 minutes.
• Remove the Maultaschen with a slotted spoon and transfer them to a colander to drain.
• To serve: The most traditional way Maultaschen in der Brühe which is warming the Maultaschen in a rich clear broth (usually beef broth) and serving it as a soup.

Storing Maultaschen

• For convenience you can freeze the cooked Maultaschen at this point. Lay them out in a single layer on a lined cookie sheet and freeze them. Once frozen remove them and put them in an airtight container or zip lock bag and freeze for up to 3 months.
• You can also freeze left over mix for future use IF not previously frozen.