To prepare a delicious dough, we start by gathering the necessary ingredients: fresh eggs, quality oil, and flour. This combination will form the base of our preparation. In a large bowl, we break the eggs and add the oil. Using a whisk or a fork, we mix the two ingredients well until we obtain a smooth and creamy mixture.
Once the eggs and oil are well combined, we begin to gradually add the flour. It is important to add the flour in stages to control the consistency of the dough. We mix with a wooden spoon or with our hands until the mixture becomes thicker. When the dough starts to pull away from the sides of the bowl and takes on a firm consistency, it is time to start kneading. At this stage, we can transfer the dough to a clean surface dusted with flour, where we will knead vigorously and patiently.
Kneading is essential to develop the gluten in the flour, which will give the dough elasticity. We continue to knead for about 5-10 minutes until the dough becomes smooth and elastic. An effective method is to press it with our palms and then stretch it, repeating this process until we achieve the desired consistency. After this step, we let the dough rest for 20 minutes, covering it with a clean towel to prevent drying out.
After the resting time, we prepare to roll out the dough. Using a rolling pin, we roll out the dough on a well-floured surface until we reach a thickness of about 1 mm. It is important to ensure that the dough does not stick to the surface, adding more flour if necessary. Once we have obtained a thin sheet, we dust it again with flour to avoid sticking.
The sheet of dough is carefully rolled into a tight cylinder, and then we use a sharp knife to cut it into strips, depending on the desired thickness. These strips can be used for various dishes, from pasta to pies. After cutting them, we let the strips dry for 10-20 minutes to become firmer and easier to handle. This step will ensure that our pasta will have a pleasant texture and hold the sauce better. Enjoy the final result, whether you use them in a pasta recipe or as a base for a creative dish!
Once the eggs and oil are well combined, we begin to gradually add the flour. It is important to add the flour in stages to control the consistency of the dough. We mix with a wooden spoon or with our hands until the mixture becomes thicker. When the dough starts to pull away from the sides of the bowl and takes on a firm consistency, it is time to start kneading. At this stage, we can transfer the dough to a clean surface dusted with flour, where we will knead vigorously and patiently.
Kneading is essential to develop the gluten in the flour, which will give the dough elasticity. We continue to knead for about 5-10 minutes until the dough becomes smooth and elastic. An effective method is to press it with our palms and then stretch it, repeating this process until we achieve the desired consistency. After this step, we let the dough rest for 20 minutes, covering it with a clean towel to prevent drying out.
After the resting time, we prepare to roll out the dough. Using a rolling pin, we roll out the dough on a well-floured surface until we reach a thickness of about 1 mm. It is important to ensure that the dough does not stick to the surface, adding more flour if necessary. Once we have obtained a thin sheet, we dust it again with flour to avoid sticking.
The sheet of dough is carefully rolled into a tight cylinder, and then we use a sharp knife to cut it into strips, depending on the desired thickness. These strips can be used for various dishes, from pasta to pies. After cutting them, we let the strips dry for 10-20 minutes to become firmer and easier to handle. This step will ensure that our pasta will have a pleasant texture and hold the sauce better. Enjoy the final result, whether you use them in a pasta recipe or as a base for a creative dish!
Ingredients
2 eggs, flour as needed (over a cup), 1 tablespoon of olive oil, a pinch of salt