Make Noodles from Wheat Flour
[Includes measurements] For as long as there have been humans, there has been pasta. Most civilizations have their own version, with ingredients available to them. The most common pasta in North America is the white noodle that is either in the shape of Spaghetti, Linguine, or Ravioli. No matter which one, the process is usually the same.
Steps
- On a large flat surface, gently drop 2 cups of flour to form a volcano (that is to say, a mountain of flour with a hole in the middle).
- Sprinkle with salt to taste.
- Drop your enough eggs to make 1/2 cup of eggs,or 1/2 cup of water in the middle and gently cover with some of the flour.
- Start gently mixing and kneading.
- Remember to add eggs or flour as needed. What you are looking for is a somewhat firm dough that will not stick to your fingers.
- Once this is achieved, wrap in plastic paper and leave to rest for at least 30 minutes.
- Roll it out by hand or use a pasta machine.
- Let dry.
Tips
- A good rule of thumb to remember is that you will need one egg per cup of flour.
- You can also add other ingredients such as sun dried tomatoes or spinach. Just adjust the amount of flour and eggs.
- Remember that temperature will affect the capacity of the flour to retain moisture. Hence, on a rainy day, you might need more flour. On a sunny day, you might need more eggs.
- Pasta dough is very forgiving if you treat it smartly.
- You can also decide to use only yolks to change the taste of your pasta.
- Remember that you can shape your pasta to make Spaghetti by cutting it, but you can also make long sheets of pasta for Lasagna, or smaller ones for Ravioli.
Warnings
- Fresh pasta will only last for a week or so.
Things You'll Need
- Eggs ( or water )
- Flour
- Salt
- (optional) measuring cups
