Just a handful of ingredients stand between you and a batch of exquisite, handcrafted egg noodles! Crafted entirely by hand, with nothing more than your own two hands, a rolling pin, and a knife, these homemade egg noodles can be whipped up in under 15 minutes without any fancy gadgets. Another rendition of Homemade Egg Noodles awaits on my alternate blog.
This classic recipe for homemade egg noodles harks back to the traditional methods passed down by grandmothers through generations. Give this egg noodle recipe a try the next time you’re preparing your favorite soup or stew.
While an electric mixer with a dough hook attachment can be used to make homemade noodles, there’s an undeniable charm in kneading the dough by hand. And it’s surprisingly simple!
How to Knead and Roll the Dough
Achieving the ideal gluten consistency is crucial for perfect fresh pasta! When kneading by hand, it’s essential to knead vigorously for 10-15 minutes—it’s quite the workout, but perhaps a preparation for all the fresh pasta feasts ahead? The kneading process is straightforward: press the heel of your hand into the dough ball and push forward, then rotate and repeat. Keep kneading until the dough is no longer powdery. If the dough feels wet or sticky, add a bit more flour gradually. Once kneaded, roll out the dough to your desired thickness and cut it into your preferred width. We usually opt for the thinnest possible pasta. Gather any leftover scraps, reroll, and cut until all the dough is used up.
If you’re not using the noodles immediately, allow them to dry for a couple of hours, then store them in an airtight container in a cool place for up to a week. When ready to cook, drop the homemade noodles into boiling water and cook until fully done, approximately 2 to 4 minutes, depending on thickness. Always test for doneness and adjust cooking time as needed.
Homemade Egg Pasta Recipe
Once you realize how simple it is to create your own fresh pasta, you might never look back. If you have chickens at home, this is a fantastic way to utilize some of those abundant eggs! Fresh eggs elevate the flavor of fresh pasta even further.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (about 250 grams)
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 3 large egg yolks
- 1 large egg
- 60 milliliters (1/4 cup) water
Instructions
- On a clean work surface, mix together the flour and salt with your fingers. Create a well and add the egg yolks and egg.
- Using your fingers, work the eggs into the dough.
- Gradually add the water, 1 teaspoon at a time, and continue kneading until the dough holds together. Knead the dough for 10-15 minutes.
- Roll out the dough to the desired thickness and cut it into your preferred width. Gather any leftover scraps, reroll, and cut until all the dough is used up.
- To cook, drop the noodles into boiling water and boil until fully cooked, about 2 to 4 minutes, depending on thickness.
- Always test for doneness and adjust cooking time as needed.
