Grandma's Homemade Noodles

Recipe View Embark on Your Noodle Journey: Assemble your ingredients at your workstation. (Prep time: ~5 minutes)

Recipe View Craft the Dough: In a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk together the beaten egg, milk, and salt until well combined. Gradually add the sifted flour, mixing with a wooden spoon or your hands until a shaggy dough begins to form. If the dough is too sticky, incorporate additional flour, one tablespoon at a time, until it comes together into a smooth, slightly firm ball. Divide the dough in half. (Prep time: ~10 minutes)

Recipe View Roll and Rest: Lightly flour a clean work surface. Take one half of the dough and, using a rolling pin, roll it out as thinly as possible, aiming for a translucent sheet. Repeat with the second half of the dough. Allow the rolled-out dough sheets to rest on the floured surface for 20 minutes. This allows the gluten to relax, making the noodles more tender. (Prep time: ~25 minutes)

Recipe View Shape the Noodles: Stack the rested dough sheets on top of each other. Using a sharp knife or pizza cutter, cut the dough into strips of your desired width. For classic noodles, aim for about 1/4-inch strips. Gently toss the cut noodles with a bit of flour to prevent them from sticking together. (Prep time: ~15 minutes)

Recipe View Dry and Preserve: Spread the noodles out in a single layer on a clean surface, such as a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Allow the noodles to air dry for approximately 2 hours, or until they are firm to the touch. This step is crucial for preventing the noodles from clumping together during cooking. (Drying time: ~2 hours)

Recipe View Cook to Perfection: Bring a large pot of salted water (or your favorite soup) to a rolling boil. Add the dried noodles and cook until they are tender and slightly chewy, about 10 minutes. Drain the noodles well and serve immediately with your choice of sauce or in your favorite soup. (Cook time: ~10 minutes)