EASY frech pasta doughs 🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺 🍝 1. Egg & Flour Pasta
You’ll need: - 2 cups bread flour - 4 large eggs (room temp) - 1/4 tsp salt
Steps: 1. Mix flour and salt in a bowl. Make a well, add eggs. 2. Whisk eggs, gradually pulling in flour from the edges. 3. Knead until a smooth dough forms (about 15–20 mins). Use extra flour if it sticks. 4. Let the dough rest (covered) for at least 30 mins—ideally 2 hours. 5. Divide into 4 pieces, roll each piece super thin (like paper!). 6. Stack sheets and slice into your favorite shape. 7. Boil in salted water for 3–5 minutes. Serve with your fave sauce.
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💧 2. Water & Flour Pasta (Egg-free)
You’ll need: - 2 cups all-purpose or semolina flour - About 1/2 cup warm water - 1/4 to 1/2 tsp salt
Steps: 1. Mix flour, water, and salt into a dough. 2. Knead gently for about 3–5 mins, adding a splash more water if it’s too dry. 3. Let the dough rest, covered, for 30 mins. 4. Roll out thin and slice into noodles or shapes. 5. Boil in salted water for 6–7 minutes.
Steps: 1. Pile flour on a clean surface and make a center “nest.” 2. Add eggs, oil, and salt into the middle. 3. Mix with a fork, then use hands to form a dough. 4. Knead for 8–10 mins until smooth. Adjust with flour or water if needed. 5. Wrap and rest dough 30 mins at room temp. 6. Divide into 4, roll each thin using a pasta roller or rolling pin. 7. Lightly flour the sheets to avoid sticking. Cut noodles. 8. Boil 1–2 mins in salted water. Fresh pasta cooks quickly!
