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How to Make Egg Noodles

Course Side Dish
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil or vegetable oil

Instructions

Mix the Dry Ingredients:

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt. Make a well in the center of the flour mixture.

Add Wet Ingredients:

  1. Crack the eggs into the well. Add the water and olive oil to the eggs.

Combine Ingredients:

  1. Using a fork, gently whisk the eggs, water, and oil together, gradually incorporating the flour from the sides of the well until a dough forms.

Knead the Dough:

  1. Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface. Knead the dough for about 5-7 minutes, until it becomes smooth and elastic. If the dough is too sticky, add a bit more flour. If it’s too dry, add a few drops of water.

Rest the Dough:

  1. Cover the dough with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap. Let it rest for about 30 minutes to relax the gluten.

Roll Out the Dough:

  1. Divide the dough into two equal portions. On a lightly floured surface, roll out one portion of the dough into a thin sheet (about 1/8 inch thick). Repeat with the second portion.

Cut the Noodles:

  1. Using a sharp knife or a pizza cutter, cut the dough into strips of your desired width for the noodles (typically about 1/4 inch wide). You can also use a pasta machine if you have one.

Cook the Noodles:

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the egg noodles and cook for about 2-4 minutes, until they are tender and cooked through. Fresh noodles cook quickly, so keep an eye on them to avoid overcooking.

Serve:

  1. Drain the noodles and serve them with your favorite sauce, in a soup, or as a side dish. Enjoy your homemade egg noodles!