Egg Pasta

Directions

1. 1
   Put flour in a bowl and form a well in the center of the flour.
2. 2
   Break eggs into the well and with a fork.
3. 3
   Beat eggs lightly and stir in 2 tbsp (30 ml).
4. 4
   of the water.
5. 5
   Using a circular motion begin to draw flour from the sides of the well.
6. 6
   Add more 1 tbsp (15 ml) of the water and continue mixing until flour is moistened.
7. 7
   If necessary, add more water.
8. 8
   When dough becomes stiff, use hands to finish mixing.
9. 9
   Pat dough into a ball and knead a few times to help flour absorb the liquid.
10. 10
    Put onto floured surface and knead for about 10 minutes and let rise for 20 minutes.
11. 11
    If you use a pasta machine to cut it knead for only 3-4 minutes and there is no need to let it rise.
12. 12
    Roll out 1/4 of dough at a time to desired thickness and cut into desired shapes.