Basicpastawithsemolinaegglesspasta Recipes

BASIC PASTA WITH SEMOLINA (EGGLESS PASTA)

Steps:

• Place both types of flour in a large mixing bowl and stir to mix well.
• Make a well in the center of the flour mixture and add water a little at a time, stirring with your hands until a dough is formed.
• You may need more or less water, depending on the humidity in your kitchen.
• Place the dough on a floured work surface and knead it like bread for 8 to 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
• Cover and let stand for 10 minutes at room temperature before using.

EGGLESS SEMOLINA PASTA DOUGH (FROM BOB'S RED MILL)

Steps:

• On a flat work surface combine flours and salt in a mound. From a little well in the middle for your wet ingredients.
• Add 1/2 cup water and 1 tbs oil, pouring into the well formed by your dry ingredients.
• Mix to make a stiff dough.
• Add one tablespoon of water at a time while combining mixture, until desired consistency is achieved (moderately stiff dough).
• Knead 10 minutes or until dough is elastic.
• Wrap dough in towel or place in plastic bag and let rest for 20 minutes.
• On a lightly floured surface roll out to desired thickness and cut as desired.
• To cook: Bring a large pot of water containing 1/2 teaspoon olive oil to a boil. Add pasta and cook until tender (approximately 3 - 5 minutes). When making lasagna, no need to boil noodles. Add directly to your recipe.