Once you try these simple homemade noodles, you’ll never go back to store bought noodles! All you need is some flour, salt, eggs, love, and a rolling pinto make this homemade egg noodles recipe.
Pair these homemade noodles with this easy chicken cacciatore recipe. Or even this shrimp saganaki!
For some reason, making homemade noodles can seem like an arduous and time intensive task. It seems like a place of mystery for a lot of home cooks.
However, this couldn’t be further from the truth! Although there is additional time you have to consider when you make noodles (e.g. putting your dough in the fridge for ½ hour, letting your noodles dry), the actual work is quick and easy!
How to make homemade noodles
It may sound like a big project, but homemade egg noodles are perfectly doable! With just three ingredients, it couldn’t be simpler. And trust me when I say, it’s a cooking projects the kids will get a kick out of.
Ingredients
Flour— When I bake with all-purpose flour I opt for the unbleached option. Bleached flour is very white, but it’s also treated with bleaching agents that I don’t really need in my food.
Eggs — Opt for large eggs for this recipe.
Salt— Use your favorite table salt or sea salt, but opt for a somewhat fine grind, so the grains have a chance to dissolve.
The Process
Start by mixing the flour and salt, then create a well in the center; crack the eggs into the middle.
Some people swear by using a flour well when combining ingredients; others think that it doesn’t change anything. Or that it may only matter if you’re mixing the ingredients on a flat surface, not a bowl. I find that flour wells allow me to mix wet and dry ingredients evenly with the least amount of work.
Once the flour begins to form sticky dough, place it on a floured surface and get to kneading!
Knead the noodle dough until it becomes smooth and elastic on the surface, usually around 10 minutes.
Place your dough in the fridge for at least ½ hour before rolling it out. Roll noodles to desired thickness; they don’t have to be paper thin. In fact in many southern kitchens, homemade noodles are a bit thick, perfect for serving under gravy.
Pro tip: Use a pizza cutter for cutting the noodles into strips. Cook immediately or leave them out on a rack to dry for 2 hours at room temperature before storing them.
Storing homemade noodles
These noodles store great in the fridge (in an airtight container) for several days. You can also store them in the freezer for up to 8 months!
When you’re ready to use them, pop them in a pot of boiling water and cook for 1-2 minutes. Trust me, after you’ve tried fresh, homemade noodles, you won’t want to eat store bought ones anymore!
FAQs
What are some side dishes that go with noodles?
Noodles go great with side dishes like garlic bread, zucchini, artichokes, salads, meatballs, and more!
Do homemade noodles need to dry before cooking?
Fresh pasta noodles can be cooked right away without even being fully dry.
Can you overcook noodles?
You may notice the noodles have become too soft and mushy, which means the noodles have been overcooked.
This homemade noodles recipe uses just 3 pantry ingredients. Egg noodles like this are a staple in many a southern household. When you learn how to make homemade noodles at home, you'll be ready to add a budget friendly side dish to meals.
Ingredients
1 cup flour
½ teaspoon salt
2 eggs
Instructions
1. Whisk together flour and salt. Create a well in the middle.
2. Crack eggs into the well. Using a fork, whisk eggs allowing flour to mix into the dough slowly. Stir until a dough forms. The dough will be sticky.
3. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead the dough until it becomes smooth and shiny.
4. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to overnight.
5. On a floured surface, roll the dough to desired thickness. (Remember, they will swell a bit as you cook them.)
6. Using a pizza cutter, cut noodles into even shapes. As an alternative, lightly flour the top of the dough and then roll the dough loosely like you would a rolled cake. Use a sharp knife to cut in equal pieces. Unroll the noodles to dry.
7.To dry, place on a wire rack for 2 to 3 hours. Package noodles in an airtight container. Refrigerate for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 8 months.
8. To cook, bring 3 quarts of water and 1 teaspoon salt to a boil. Slowly add noodles to the boiling water to avoid sticking and cook for 1 to 2 minutes. Drain well if adding a sauce.
Notes
Pro tip: Use a pizza cutter for cutting the noodles into strips. Cook immediately or leave them out on a rack to dry for 2 hours at room temperature before storing them.
These noodles store great in the fridge (in an airtight container) for several days. You can also store them in the freezer for up to 8 months!
I find that making a flour well in which to pour the liquid allows me to mix wet and dry ingredients evenly with the least amount of work.
This recipe is the EASIEST Hand-Cut Noodle you will ever make, and it only requires THREE simple ingredients! If you have flour, salt, and water at home, you can make these delicious, chewy Hand-Cut Noodles. You can make these hand-cut noodles in bulk and freeze them for up to 2 months.
Cook the homemade egg noodles while still fresh, or set them out to dry and store the noodles for future use. As long as you have enough counter space, this recipe can be doubled or even tripled.
Eggs are the big differentiating factor between egg noodles and other pastas. But it isn't that regular pasta is made without them entirely (although technically it can be). Rather, it's that the dough generally calls for a smaller proportion of eggs. So, in a way, pretty much all pasta is a type of egg noodle.
The idea is simple and genius: Combine par-cooked noodles, a bit of vegetable base, some raw sliced veggies, and a few seasonings inside a jar.Add boiling water, wait a few minutes, and you've got yourself a lunch with all the appeal of instant noodles, but with actual flavor and freshness trapped under that lid.
The main ingredient of noodles is typically wheat flour. Noodles are made by mixing wheat flour with water and sometimes other ingredients to create a dough, which is then rolled out, shaped, and cut into various forms.
Most food critics will tell you that homemade pasta is always better than store bought. However, it's important to remember that making pasta is an exact science, and it may take a few batches before you get your ratios right. Do a few test runs when making homemade pasta to make sure you have the recipe correct.
So, why put baking powder in noodles, anyway? Egg noodles tend to be a little lighter in texture than regular pasta, and it's baking powder that gives them that boost.
Yes, you can put a raw egg in instant ramen, although doing so is not recommended. The high temperatures used to cook the ramen noodles could potentially cause the egg to overflow and create a mess. It is recommended that you cook the egg separately and then mix it into the ramen once the noodles are cooked.
To dry out our fresh pasta, you'll first cut it into shape. Then lay the fresh noodles on a baking tray or floured surface. Again, we only need to leave our pasta shapes to dry for 15 minutes before cooking them. Giving the pasta time to dry before cooking works well for long thin shapes, such as fettuccine.
Rice noodles are often considered one of the healthiest options available. They are naturally gluten-free, low in fat, and easy to digest. P'Nut Asian Kitchen incorporates rice noodles into many of their dishes, including the popular Pad Thai and Wonton Noodle Soup.
Egg-based noodles are generally stickier and more flexible compared to their egg-free counterparts. According to Sharma, this is because fats and proteins in the egg yolk hinder the over-development of gluten in the flour, binding the dough without letting it get too tough.
Bring 2½ cups of water to a boil in a small saucepan. Add the noodles and cook for 2 minutes. Add the flavor packet, stir, and continue to cook for another 30 seconds. Remove the pan from the heat and carefully add the egg.
The main ingredients of instant noodles are flour (mainly wheat flour), starch, water, and salt. Consequently, instant noodles are always high in carbohydrates and fat but lack essential food components or nutrients required in the daily human diet, such as fiber, vitamins, and minerals.
If you want to dry your homemade pasta for future use, spread it in a single layer on a large baking sheet. Leave the pasta uncovered in a dry area for 12 to 24 hours, gently stirring and turning it a few times. Flour is fickle, so humidity, temperature, size of the noodles, etc. will all play a part in the total time.
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