Description
This homemade egg noodles recipe, with just three simple pantry ingredients, offers a classic, budget-friendly side dish reminiscent of southern comfort food. Perfectly tender and easy to prepare, these noodles can be cooked fresh or dried for later use, making them a versatile addition to your meals.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 2 eggs
Instructions
- Mix dry ingredients: Whisk together the flour and salt in a bowl, then create a well in the center to prepare for the eggs.
- Add eggs: Crack the eggs into the flour well. Using a fork, gently whisk the eggs and gradually incorporate the flour from the edges until a sticky dough begins to form.
- Knead dough: Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and shiny, which usually takes several minutes to develop gluten.
- Rest dough: Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate it for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight, to allow the dough to relax, making it easier to roll out.
- Roll and cut noodles: On a floured surface, roll the dough out to your desired thickness, remembering the noodles will swell slightly during cooking. Use a pizza cutter or a sharp knife to cut the dough into even strips, unrolling any rolled pieces to separate the noodles.
- Dry noodles: Place the cut noodles on a wire rack and allow them to dry for 2 to 3 hours. Once dried, store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 8 months.
- Cook noodles: Bring 3 quarts of water and 1 teaspoon of salt to a rolling boil. Slowly add the noodles to prevent sticking. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes until tender, then drain well before serving with your preferred sauce.
Notes
- Use a pizza cutter to easily cut noodles into uniform strips.
- Cook noodles immediately after cutting or dry them for a couple of hours at room temperature before storing.
- Store noodles in an airtight container in the fridge for several days or freeze up to 8 months for long-term storage.
- Making a flour well to pour in the eggs allows even mixing with minimal effort.
- Prep Time: 3 hours
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sides
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: homemade noodles, egg noodles, southern noodles, easy noodle recipe, pantry staple, side dish
