BASIC PASTA DOUGH - MACHINE

Basic Pasta Dough - Machine image

Categories Pasta

Number Of Ingredients 3

Steps:

Use mixer dough attachment. Put flour in mixing bowl and create a well in the center. Set speed to 1 or 2 and slowly add half of the eggs and 1 tablespoon water. Mix until eggs are fully incorporated.
Add the remaining eggs and another tablespoon of water and mix until fully incorporated.
Add water, one tablespoon at a time, and flour, one teaspoon at a time until the dough is firm and dry and can be into a coarse, slightly tacky ball.
Increase the mixer speed to 4 and mix for 8 to 10 minutes - until it is smooth and pulls back into place when stretched.
Wrap the ball of dough in clear wrap and let sit 1-2 hours on counter (or refrigerate for up to 3 days).
Cut the dough into four equal pieces. Wrap unused pieces (to prevent drying) while working the others.
On a work surface, push the piece down until it looks like a thick pita. Roll the dough to 1/2 inch thick. Set the machine roller on the widest setting. Feed the dough through (supporting with hand). Fold the dough over itself twice (like a letter) and feed through again. Repeat three times.
Repeat the rolling and folding process (four runs through) on successively narrower settings.
Dry the sheets for 15 minutes before cutting.
Once the pasta has been cut, toss with semolina flour and place it on a lightly floured surface for at least 15 minutes before cooking.