Homemade Noodles Like Grandma Made

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Homemade Noodles Like Grandma Made

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.

Prep Time3

Cook Time10

Total Time3 10

Course: Salads and Sides

Cuisine: American

Keyword: homemade noodles

Servings: servings

Calories: 290kcal

Ingredients

1 cup flour
½ teaspoon salt
2 eggs

Instructions

Whisk together flour and salt. Create a well in the middle.
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.
Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead the dough until it becomes smooth and shiny.
Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to overnight.
On a floured surface, roll the dough to desired thickness. (Remember, they will swell a bit as you cook them.)
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.
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.
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.

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