Lokshyna Homen (Home-made Egg Noodles) is a traditional Russian recipe for a classic form of home-made egg noodles that are rolled on a board and cut with a knife rather than using a pastry cutter. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic Russian version of: Home-made Egg Noodles (Lokshyna Homen).
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These home-made noodles are also prepared in Ukraine and Moldova.
Ingredients:
150g plain flour
1 egg
4 tsp cold water
1/4 tsp salt
Method:
Sift the flour into a large mixing bowl then form a well in the centre and add the egg, cold water and salt. With a fork (or your fingers) gradually mix the flour into the liquid ingredients until the dough can be brought together into a ball (add more water if the dough is too crumbly).
Turn the dough onto a lightly-floured work surface and knead for about 10 minutes, or until smooth and elastic. Wrap in clingfilm (plastic wrap) or waxed paper then set aside to rest at room temperature for 10 minutes.
After this time divide the dough in half. Place on half on a floured work surface and flatten with the palm of your hand into an oblong about 2cm thick. Dust the top of the dough lightly with flour then roll lengthways before turning the dough and rolling across the width. Repeat the process of turning and rolling until the dough is paper thin.
Dust the dough with a little more flour then set aside to air dry for 10 minutes. Roll the dough into a thick, compact, cylinder then using a very sharp knife cut crossways into strips 3mm wide. Unroll each strips into long noodles and set aside on waxed paper. Repeat the noodle making process with the second half of the dough.
Home-made egg noodles can be cooked immediately or they can be wrapped securely in clingfilm (plastic wrap) and refrigerated for 24 hours. They can also be hung on a wooden dowel to dry over night.
To cook, bring a large pan (about 6l) or water to a rapid boil then add the noodles and boil for about 7 minutes, or until just tender (but still firm to the bite). Drain thoroughly and use.
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