Homemade Egg Noodles Recipe (2024)

FAQs

What makes egg noodles egg noodles? ›

Egg noodles are made from two ingredients: eggs and wheat flour. They tend to be flat and long, though there are some short and thin varieties. Different names for egg noodles include: Youmian, used in lo mein, is a thin egg noodle common in Asian cuisines.

Cut into strips and spread to dry, dusting with a bit of flour so the noodles don't stick together. Let dry for approximately 2 hours. Cook noodles in boiling salted water, or hot soup, until tender, about 10 minutes.

Water to noodle ratio

But as a general rule, use 2 cups water for every 8 ounces of noodles. This won't be enough water to completely cover the noodles. That's okay!

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. Drain and return to the pot.

Egg noodles are a type of noodle made from eggs and flour. Other types of noodles, like store bought pasta commonly used in spaghetti, use water and flour. Making dough for egg noodles involves mixing eggs and flour until they're like clay. Then, you knead them.

Fresh noodles may be dried. At room temperature, they should only be allowed to hang for drying no more than two hours to prevent possible salmonella growth. 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.

On the other hand, a recipe for egg noodles, known for the richer flavor and color their namesake contributes, might call for anywhere between 3 eggs per 2 cups of flour to 2 eggs and 4 yolks per 2 cups of flour. (Of course, you can also find yolk-free egg noodles.)

Cook the homemade egg noodles while still fresh, or set them out to dry and store the noodles for future use. As long as you have enough counter space, this recipe can be doubled or even tripled.

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.

How much does 1 cup dry egg noodles make? ›

Measuring Egg Noodles

Unlike macaroni pastas, egg noodles measured in measuring cups are typically the same both dry and cooked. Typically, for extra wide egg noodles, a 2 oz. serving equals 1 1/4 cups of dry egg noodles, which will yield approximately 1 1/2 cups of cooked noodles.

Salad shells (also rigatoni) measured about 3 cups for 8 ounces and extra wide egg noodles were 4 1/3 cups for 8 ounces.

Always salt the water

Salting the boiling water is like setting a foundation for your egg noodles. It enhances the original flavor of the noodles, ensuring they're delicious even before adding any sauce or accompaniments.

Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the noodles to the boiling water and cook them for the amount of time indicated on the package. Drain the noodles and rinse them with cold water to stop the cooking process.

The ingredients are mixed, the dough is rolled out, cut into noodles, steamed, dried, fried for a minute or two for dehydration, cooled, and then packed into individual units.