HOMEMADE NOODLES FOR A CROWD

Homemade Noodles for a Crowd image

When our son Conrad married Erin on our dairy farm, family and friends helped me prepare food for 400. To go with grilled pork and chicken, we fixed an array of side dishes, including these wonderful noodles. At this Polish wedding, we wanted to be sure no one went home hungry.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 24 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

6 to 7 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
6 eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup water
1 tablespoon canola oil
Melted butter and minced fresh parsley, optional

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine 6 cups flour and salt. Make a well in the center. Beat eggs and water; pour into well. Stir together, forming a dough. Turn dough onto a floured surface; knead 8-10 times. , Divide dough into eight portions. On a lightly floured surface, roll each portion into a 1/16-in.-thick square. Let stand, uncovered, for 10 minutes. , Roll up, jelly-roll style. Using a sharp knife, cut into 1/4-in. slices. Unroll noodles and dry in a single layer on paper towels for 1 hour before cooking. , To cook, bring salted water to a rapid boil. Add noodles and oil to boiling water; cook for 2 minutes or until tender but not soft. Drain; toss with butter and parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 137 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 53mg cholesterol, Sodium 164mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.