Alsatian Fresh Noodles (Nouilles fraîches à l'Alsacienne)

• 8 eggs
• 10 g (2 tsp) salt
• 1 tsp white wine vinegar
• 1 lb flour
• Melted butter

Ingredients for 6 servings (870 g) · the original recipeShow how each ingredient was counted

Method

1. 1

   Break the eggs and place in a large bowl. Mix in salt and vinegar.

2. 2

   While mixing, gradually add the flour.

3. 3

   Work the dough for several minutes until it is smooth.

4. 4

   Roll dough into a ball and wrap in a dry cloth. Allow to rest for 1 hour.

5. 5

   Divide the dough into pieces the size of a tennis ball and flatten on the work surface to a thickness of 2 mm (⅛ inch).

6. 6

   Allow the dough to dry for 30 minutes, turning the rounds frequently. One can also dry them by suspending them from a cord or over a broom handle place on the backs of two chairs.

7. 7

   Flour each round and roll it up on itself. Cut into slices 3–4 mm (¼ inch) thick.

8. 8

   Unroll to obtain the noodles, and spread out on a large tray without tangling them.

9. 9

   Fill a large pot with salted water; bring to a boil and plunge in the noodles. Simmer for 7–8 minutes.

   Stovetop
10. 10

    Drain the noodles and toss with melted butter.