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uncooked egg noodles on a floured surface

Homemade Egg Noodles

Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 4 minutes
Total Time 34 minutes
Homemade Egg Noodles: easy to make, no fancy tools needed, and absolutely delicious! Perfect for soups or buttery pasta dishes.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus extra for dusting
  • 4 large egg yolks, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • ¼ cup water, as needed

Instructions

  • On a clean work surface, pile the flour into a mound. Make a well in the center of the flour and add the egg yolks and kosher salt into the well.
  • Using a fork, gently whisk the egg yolks, gradually incorporating flour from the edges of the well into the mixture. Continue until the dough starts to form.
  • Add water, a teaspoon at a time, as needed, to help the dough come together. Once the dough holds its shape, knead it by hand for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  • Lightly flour your work surface and roll the dough out to a thickness of about ⅛ inch. If the dough begins to stick, gently lift it and dust the surface underneath with more flour.
  • Using a pizza cutter or sharp knife, cut the dough in half widthwise. Then, cut each half into ¼-inch-wide strips lengthwise to form noodles. Gather the strips into small piles and let them rest for a few minutes.
  • Cook immediately or freeze for later use.

Freezing The Noodles

  • Lightly dust the noodles with flour and lay them flat on a baking sheet. Freeze for 1 hour to set, then transfer to an airtight container or freezer bag. Be sure to remove as much air as possible to prevent freezer burn.

Cooking The Noodles

  • Fresh noodles: Boil in salted water for 2-3 minutes.
    Frozen noodles: No need to thaw! Drop the frozen noodles directly into boiling water and cook for 8-10 minutes.