This homemade egg noodles recipe makes the best egg noodles! This is the recipe from my Great Grandma on my dad’s side who I got my love of gardening from! She always made the best egg noodles and was always so shocked when everyone loved them so much because are really simple to make. Good food doesn’t have to be hard or complicated to make! I hope you enjoy these egg noodles as much as we do!
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Homemade Egg Noodles Recipe
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Author:Tawra Kellam
Ingredients
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2 eggs 1/2 tsp. salt 1/4cup milk 2–3cups all-purpose flour
Instructions
Beat eggs slightly.
Add salt and milk.
Mix in 2 cups of flour. Thoroughly mix with your hands.
Add enough additional flour to make a stiff dough.
Turn dough onto a well-floured counter or board; knead until smooth and elastic.
Cover. Let rest for 10 minutes.
Roll dough very thin.
Cut dough into 1/8 inch strips to the desired length.
Let dry 2-3 hours*, turning once.
When ready to use, drop the noodles into boiling water or broth. Boil 12 to 15 minutes.
If cooking in water, drain thoroughly.
Notes
*The noodles may dry longer if you need to make them in the morning for dinner.
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Deborah Dobson
HI! I feel super silly asking but am new(er) to cooking from scratch with flour and just the other day realized I was using self rising and all purpose interchangeably (but still adding in the leaveners eeek) When I see a recipe like this egg noodle one I’m excited to try — if it doesn’t list what kind of flour should I assume that it means all purpose?
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Jill
Yes Deborah always use all purpose in the recipes unless it states otherwise. Don’t worry about the mistake we have all been there done that. That is how we learn. Be sure to holler if you have any questions we love to help.
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Robin
All purpose always unless otherwise stated.
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sylvie
question, how do you store the noodles? I have been wanting to make them but I am a bit unsure about how to store the noodles that will not be consumed immediately.
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Jill
To store in the fridge let them air dry for a couple of hours then put in airtight container. They will keep for about 3 days. To keep longer you can air dry them for about an hour and put in a freezer bag or container and store in freezer for up to 8 mons
I always lay the uncut noodle “rounds” out on waxed or parchment paper to dry well before cutting them into strips. This keeps them from sticking together while you cut and when they are added to the pot.
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Rae
Has Tawra ever tried to make these with gluten-free flour? I am hopeful that if I add enough xanthan gum, they won’t fall apart as soon as they hit the boiling broth. I may attempt it anyway, they look so yummy. Cheers!
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Jill
No she hasn’t Rae but you could try a half of batch and see what happens.
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Adrienne
Rae, did you ever try the noodle recipe with GF flour? Curious how it turned out. Thanks
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Lindsay
If I am using these for a crockpot chicken noodle soup…should I boil them on the stove then add to the crockpot right before service or add them to the crockpot for the last 15 min so they won’t get soggy?
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Jill
Lindsay you can add them to the crock pot at the end of the cooking time if you want but crock pots vary so much that you will just have to experiment with yours – they may take around 10 mins on high to cook just to give you a ball park figure. To be honest I don’t use a crock pot any more for most things because it does make the texture so different than if cooked in a pan so I just put my chicken noodle soup on the stove on the lowest setting and it does even better for me than a crock pot.
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Mary Jo
Can you just cook the noodles without drying, right after mixing and cutting?
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Jill
Yes you can Mary Jo. They only take about 3 mins to cook though.
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Mary Jo
Thank you!
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Jackie
Why do my noodles break into pieces
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Jill
Not sure Jackie without seeing them but a couple of things you maybe drying them too long or if they are breaking before you are drying them you maybe need to add a tiny bit more liquid. It is really hard to tell sometimes with out knowing the full story.
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Tammy
Thanks for such a great frugal recipe! I can vouch that these are delicious! My mother taught me to make these. Our recipe is pretty much the same, except without the milk, and they turn out fine, but I may try adding it next time. I usually boil a whole chicken, pull the meat off, and then boil the noodles in my broth, so good.
Egg noodles are generally richer, denser, and more pliable than their water-based siblings, with a subtle but distinct savoriness that helps them stand out in heavier sauces. If you want proof, you only need two eggs to make Simeon's recipe, which is 2,046 less than you need to film a TikTok.
Eggs are the big differentiating factor between egg noodles and other pastas. But it isn't that regular pasta is made without them entirely (although technically it can be). Rather, it's that the dough generally calls for a smaller proportion of eggs. So, in a way, pretty much all pasta is a type of egg noodle.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil over high heat. Drop in the egg noodles and stir so they don't stick. Cook until just past al dente, about 10 minutes.
Sometimes I put Italian seasoning & salt in my noodle water. & I like to add sautéed onions, bell peppers, mushrooms & also some extra basil to my sauce. It adds more flavor & texture. This, sautéed onion and pepper in a pan, then add the tomato sauce to combine and heat, then sauce strained noodles.
Don't knead the dough too much. Knead it just enough to come together and for the dough to be smooth. Overworking can cause the noodles to be tough. Allow the dough to rest 5-10 minutes before rolling out.
Soba noodles are also high in protein and fiber as well as a great source of manganese. Egg noodles are not healthier than pasta, since they are high in carbohydrates and calories, just like pasta. The overall nutritional profile of egg noodles is very similar to that of pasta.
Egg noodles' nutritional content is similar to that of regular pasta but slightly lower in calories, carbs, and protein ( 1 , 2 ). They're also often enriched, meaning that certain vitamins and minerals have been added, increasing their nutritional value.
To cook, boil the noodles in well-salted water until tender to the bite (2 to 10 minutes for fresh noodles, depending on the thickness). Drain and use in your favorite recipe.
One of the most common reasons for mushy noodles is overcooking. Pasta, including noodles, has a relatively short cooking time compared to other ingredients typically prepared in a crockpot. If you leave the noodles in the slow cooker for too long, they will absorb too much liquid and become soft and mushy.
Al dente noodles, being slightly undercooked, have the resilience to withstand the stir-fry process without turning mushy. They can absorb the sauces beautifully while retaining their chewy character. To achieve the magic of al dente, boil your egg noodles a minute or two less than the package's recommendation.
Don't dump the whole package of noodles into the pot at once, or they will clump together and break. Add them a handful at a time, stirring gently with a wooden spoon or a fork to separate them. Don't stir too hard or too often, or you will damage the noodles. Cook the noodles until they are al dente.
A food dehydrator may also be used to dry noodles; recommendations for drying in a food dehydrator are to dry for two to four hours at 135F. Once noodles are dried, they should be packed in an airtight container or plastic bag and stored in the freezer for three to six months for best quality.
Tips for how to cook or store homemade egg noodles:
You can cook the noodles right away (for about 3 minutes in hot boiling water or broth if making soup) or you can let them dry overnight and then store them in an air-tight container in the freezer for up to 3 months.
While some commercially dried pasta can stay fresh for up to two years, homemade pasta has a more limited shelf life—normally it will last a day in the refrigerator. The shelf life for dry pasta is around two to six months and up to eight months for frozen pasta.
Are Egg Noodles Healthy? Egg noodles can give you extra nutrients that regular pasta won't, though they also lack in some areas compared to pasta. Still, you don't have to choose only one. Add both to your pantry for a well-rounded diet and supplement each with vegetables, proteins, and other sources of nutrients.
Spaghetti and egg noodles describe variations of pasta and noodles. Spaghetti is a type of pasta that is characterized by its long, stringy shape. As the name suggests, egg noodles are a type of noodle that is made by incorporating eggs (more egg than other noodle types) into the wheat flour-based dough.
Eggs noodles typically have a stronger, richer egg flavor and are cooked past al dente, leaving them soft to the palate. Their strong taste makes them perfect for thick, savory sauces such as a Bolognese.
If noodles are made using semolina, they're pasta. So all pasta are noodles, but not all noodles are pasta. And if they contain eggs, they're egg noodles. (Or egg pasta, if they're made from semolina.)
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