Basic Egg Pasta

Directions

1. 1
   Place flour and salt in the mixer bowl.
2. 2
   Attach the flat beater and mixer bowl to the mixer.
3. 3
   Set to stir and mix briefly.
4. 4
   Add eggs and mix until dough forms large clumps.
5. 5
   Using your hands, form dough into a ball.
6. 6
   If dough is shaggy and dry, and wont form a ball, add 1 tsp (5 ml) water and mix until incorporated.
7. 7
   If its too sticky, add 1 tbsp (15 ml) flour and mix until incorporated.
8. 8
   If necessary, keep adding water or flour in small increments and mix until dough comes together.
9. 9
   Remove the flat beater and attach the dough hook to the mixer.
10. 10
    Set to speed 2 and knead for 2 minutes, until dough comes together in a firm ball.
11. 11
    Remove dough and wrap in plastic wrap.
12. 12
    Let rest for 20 minutes before rolling out.