Homemade Egg Noodles

Egg noodles have been around for centuries. They are thought to have originated in China, and they were brought to Europe by Marco Polo in the 13th century. Egg noodles became popular in the United States in the 19th century, and they are now a staple in many households.

Homemade Egg Noodles

Course: MainDifficulty: Easy

Servings

4

servings

Prep time

30

minutes

Cooking time

40

minutes

Calories

250

kcal

Description:
These homemade egg noodles are the perfect way to impress your friends and family. They are made with simple ingredients, but they are full of flavor. The noodles are cooked until al dente, and they have a slightly chewy texture.
Preparation and cook time:
The preparation and cook time for this recipe is about 1 hour. The dough needs to rest for 30 minutes, and the noodles need to be boiled for 3-5 minutes. The entire process is fairly easy, and the results are worth the effort.

Ingredients

• 2 large eggs

• 1/4 cup water

• 1 teaspoon salt

• 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting

• In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, water, and salt.
• Gradually add the flour, mixing until a dough forms.
• Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5-7 minutes, or until smooth and elastic.
• Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and let it rest at room temperature for 30 minutes.
• After the dough has rested, divide it into 4 equal pieces.
• Roll out each piece of dough into a thin sheet, about 1/8-inch thick.
• Cut the noodles into your desired width.
• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
• Add the noodles to the boiling water and cook for 3-5 minutes, or until they are al dente.
• Drain the noodles and serve immediately.

Notes

• For the best results, use a large pot of water when boiling the noodles. This will help to prevent the noodles from sticking together.
• Don’t overcook the noodles. They should be al dente, which means they should be slightly firm to the bite.
• If you don’t have a pasta machine, you can roll out the dough by hand. Just be sure to roll it out as thinly as possible.
• You can add other ingredients to the noodles, such as spinach, herbs, or cheese.
• Serve the egg noodles immediately, or they will start to become dry.

Here are some additional tips for making homemade egg noodles:

• Use high-quality flour. The better the flour, the better the noodles will taste.
• Don’t overwork the dough. Overworking the dough will make the noodles tough.
• Let the dough rest. This will allow the gluten to relax and make the noodles easier to roll out.
• Roll out the dough thinly. The thinner the dough, the more tender the noodles will be.
• Don’t overcook the noodles. Overcooked noodles will be mushy.
• Serve the noodles immediately. This will prevent them from drying out.