NOODLE DOUGH RECIPES

Steps:

• PREP/PREPARE
• Gather your ingredients.
• Add the flour and salt to the bowl of a stand mixer, fitted with the paddle attachment.
• Chef's Note: The salt is not a traditional ingredient; however, it helps in the hydration of the flour.
• Chef’s Note: When I’m making egg-noodle dumplings, or noodles for chicken soup, I like to add about a 1/4 teaspoon of white pepper. It gives the noodles just a bit of a bite that really enhances the soup. If I were to speculate, I would say that using white pepper in pasta is more of an "American" addition to the recipe.
• Types of Flour The type of flour you use will determine the consistency of the pasta you are making. In this recipe we are using good ole’ all-purpose flour, mainly because it makes dang good pasta, and you probably have a bag or two of the stuff sitting in your pantry. My Aunt Josephine used all-purpose, and that’s good enough for me. But let’s take a minute and reference the three types of flour you are likely to encounter in your pasta-making excursions. 1. All-Purpose: Makes good pasta that is easy to knead, and holds up in a variety of situations. 2. 00-Fine Milled: Makes pasta that is easy to work, and produces a very silky result that can be rolled out very thin without tearing. 3. Semolina: Depending on the type of pasta/sauce combination you’re making, you might add a bit of semolina to the flour base. The semolina adds a rough exterior to the pasta and helps thin sauces cling better to the noodles.
• Chef’s Tip: When you are separating the egg whites from the yolks, remember to save the egg whites. If your dough is a bit dry, you will use the whites to increase the hydration levels.
• Add the eggs and blend on medium speed until the flour and the eggs begin to come together, about 1 minute.
• Chef's Tip: Some people will add things like milk, baking soda, etc. to their pasta. In a word: Don't. We're trying to make a traditional light Italian pasta.
• Replace the paddle attachment with the dough hook, and knead on medium for an additional 2 minutes.
• Where’s the Water? Well those sneaky little chickens hid the water in the egg whites. So save the additional egg whites, and if your dough appears a bit dry, add a bit more egg white (a little at a time), until the dough comes together. Adding just plain water to pasta can make the final results a bit mushy… at least to my tastes.
• Where’s the Olive Oil? No olive oil… The oil will only make it harder for the flour to develop good gluten. Save the oil for dressing the pasta after cooking.
• Once the dough is smooth, allow it to rest in the bowl for ten minutes.
• Chef's Tip: Depending on the relative humidity, and the type of flour you are using, you will probably need to add a bit of the reserved egg whites to achieve the desired results.
• After 10 minutes, remove the dough from the bowl, and place on a lightly floured surface.
• Knead the dough until elastic and smooth, about 5 to 10 minutes.
• Chef’s Note: There is a lot to be said for experience when kneading dough. It needs to "feel" elastic and springy; plus it should not stick to your hands. At the beginning of the process, it might start out a bit sticky, so you may need to add a bit more flour… but just a small amount at a time. Remember it should be smooth, elastic, springy to the touch, and not stick to your hands.
• After kneading the dough, cover on the board, and allow it to rest for 30 minutes.
• Chef’s Note: Many recipes call for a short 5-minute rest period, or no resting at all. The additional resting time allows the moisture to be fully absorbed into the flour, and will make it easier to roll out.
• After the resting period, cut the dough ball into fourths, and roll out one quarter at at time.
• Cut into thick or thin strips, your choice.
• Place the fresh-cut noodles into “nests” and sprinkle with a bit of semolina to keep the fresh dough from sticking together.
• Chef's Note: If you are cooking the pasta, go for it, no waiting required.
• To cook, add a bit of salt to a large pot of boiling water, and cook until al dente, about 3 to 5 minutes.
• If you are saving, it will keep in the fridge for a day or two, but you can freeze it and it will keep for several months.
• Chef's Note: Do not skip the kneading or resting portion of this recipe, they are essential for a light pasta.
• Cooking Ideas
• Roll out to a thickness of about 1/8 inch (.3cm), and cut into lengths of various widths. Serve thinner width noodles as you would traditional spaghetti, with sauce and meatballs, and thicker cuts with cream or parmesan sauces, and/or soups.
• Roll out slightly thicker than standard noodles (up to 1/4 inch (.6cm)), cut into widths of 1 inch (2.5cm) or more, and serve with a nice chicken soup as egg-noodle dumplings.
• Roll out into thin sheets of 1/8 inch (.3cm), or slightly thinner, and use in making lasagna. If you’ve never had lasagna with thin homemade noodles, you are in for a treat. The ultra thin noodles allow for the flavors of the meat and cheese to subtlety blend together, in a beautiful way. This is something store-bought noodles cannot accomplish.
• Roll out into thin sheets of 1/8 inch (.3cm), and then use to make nice ravioli, or how about some delicious manicotti?
• Keep the faith, and keep cooking.
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Steps:

• 1. Mix all ingredients. Roll thin with flour, then roll like a jelly roll. Cut into 1/2 inch strips. Let dry.
• 2. The dough is very elastic, let it rest for 10-15 minutes before rolling it out and it will be easier to work with. -Roll dough out to a 12"x16" rectangle, let rest 20 minutes, dust with flour, roll it up loosely, slice through the roll with a sharp knife (I do thinner slices than 1/2 inch). -Spread cut noodles out on a flour dusted tea towel to dry for an hour or two before adding to broth.
• 3. Drop into hot chicken broth. Boil for 15 minutes.
• My Note: I usually add 2 tablespoons of milk along with the lightly beaten egg.
• I grew up with. My family is a homemade noodle family from at least 4 generations I am aware of. To make this recipe for a family of 4, I use 5 eggs, mix in enough flour to form a dough. Then I put the dough on a well floured counter, mix in enough flour to keep the dough from being sticky. I roll it out paper thin, in a circle. I cut the circle in half, put the right half on the left half, then cut it again. I then have a pie shaped piece of dough that is 4 layers thick, I roll it up jelly roll fashion, cut the noodles in thin strips. I shake the flour out of the little pinwheels, and place them on a cookie sheet. I set them aside to dry a little. (I never let them dry all the way, because generally they are made when I need them) Boil your broth, place a few noodles in the broth at a time, stir to keep them from sticking together. Pick the meat off the chickena, add at the very end. We serve this over mashed potatoes. This is a tradition that is almost religious in my family. Thank you for trying to put a recipe out here. It is not easy for people that have not seen the process. I am afraid it might be a dying tradition. We just spent a weekend with my nieces teaching them all to make noodles, the youngest was 6, she rolled and cut and did a fine job. Keep practicing if you have trouble, it is well worth the effort. There is really nothing wrong with this recipe. I never add any liquid to my noodles, I am 81 and have been making them. At home or my mom home town local cooks are judged by the quality of their noodles. The only problem I see with my recipe here is that there is not enough liquid. Try this: 3 egg yolks 1 egg beat until light 1 teaspoons salt 3 tblsp. half and half (or milk) beat again 2 cups flour This is a perfect dough for noodles. If you need more liquid, add egg yolks or half and half until it is the desired consistency. Noodles are weather sensitive, so don't be afraid to add more liquid or flour if needed. Hope this helps. Some time one thing I do differently is add a few drops of yellow food coloring to the beaten egg for a little more yellow color and then after they are dried I use a pizza cutter to cut the noodles - I think it is much easier than a knife! Will that it, now it is my nap time.