Homemade Gluten-Free Egg Noodles

Celiac.com 07/18/2024 - Egg noodles are one of life's great culinary joys. There are a number of brands of gluten-free egg noodles on the market, including Amish Wedding Foods, Lieber’s, Manischewitz, and Paolo's. But making egg noodles from scratch can be one of the best, most delicious and rewarding ways to go. These gluten-free egg noodles are easy to make, even easier to cook, and best of all, they taste delicious.

Gluten-Free Egg Noodle Recipe #1

Ingredients:

• 2½ cups Antimo Caputo Gluten Free Flour (available on Amazon)
• 4 large eggs, at room temperature
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
• 1 tablespoon water as needed

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Directions:
Mix all the ingredients in a large bowl by hand for 5 minutes until the dough comes together.

Cover with plastic wrap and let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.

Sprinkle a work area with flour. Knead the dough for few minutes and divide into 2 equal parts.

Cover one half while working on the first half.

Use a pasta maker or roll flat with a rolling pin. Cut the pasta to desired width.

When ready to cook, bring a pot of salted water to a gentle boil, and cook the pasta for about 3 minutes or until pasta is al dente.

Gluten-Free Egg Noodles Recipe #2

Ingredients:

• 2 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour blend (with xanthan gum)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3 large eggs
• 1-2 tablespoons water (as needed)

Directions:

1. Prepare the Dough:
   • In a large mixing bowl, combine the gluten-free all-purpose flour blend and salt.
   • Make a well in the center of the flour mixture and crack the eggs into the well.
   • Using a fork, gently beat the eggs and gradually start incorporating the flour from the sides of the well.
   • Continue mixing until a dough starts to form. If the dough is too dry, add water, one tablespoon at a time, until the dough comes together.
2. Knead the Dough:
   • Transfer the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead it for about 5-7 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
   • If the dough is sticky, add a little more flour, but be careful not to add too much.
3. Rest the Dough:
   • Wrap the dough in plastic wrap or cover it with a damp cloth.
   • Let it rest for about 20-30 minutes at room temperature. This helps relax the dough and makes it easier to roll out.
4. Roll Out the Dough:
   • Divide the dough into two or three portions to make it easier to handle.
   • On a lightly floured surface, roll out one portion of the dough to your desired thickness. Remember, the noodles will expand when cooked, so roll them thinner than you want the final product to be.
   • You can use a pasta machine if you have one for more consistent thickness, or a rolling pin will work just fine.
5. Cut the Noodles:
   • Using a sharp knife or a pizza cutter, cut the rolled-out dough into strips of your desired width. Traditional egg noodles are about 1/4 inch wide, but you can make them thicker or thinner based on your preference.
6. Dry the Noodles (Optional):
   • If you want to dry the noodles for later use, spread them out on a floured surface or a drying rack and let them air dry for several hours or until completely dry.
   • Store the dried noodles in an airtight container for up to a week.
7. Cook the Noodles:
   • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
   • Add the fresh or dried noodles to the boiling water.
   • Fresh noodles will cook in about 2-3 minutes, while dried noodles may take 4-6 minutes.
   • Stir occasionally to prevent the noodles from sticking together.
   • Taste the noodles for doneness; they should be tender but still firm to the bite (al dente).
8. Serve:
   • Drain the noodles and serve immediately with your favorite sauce, in a soup, or as a side dish.
   • Enjoy your homemade gluten-free egg noodles!

Tips:

• Make sure to use a gluten-free flour blend that contains xanthan gum or add 1/2 teaspoon of xanthan gum to the recipe to help bind the dough.
• If you find the dough too difficult to roll out, let it rest a bit longer. Resting allows the flour to hydrate fully and the gluten-free ingredients to meld together better.
• Experiment with adding different flavors to your dough, such as a pinch of garlic powder or dried herbs, to complement your dish.