Fresh Pasta Dough

Directions

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   This recipe make approximately 1 pound of pasta.
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   In a stand mixer or food processor, blend together all dough ingredients until mixture just begins to form a ball.
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   If the dough is not coming together after a minute, add water by the tablespoon.
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   Either using the stand mixers dough hook or by hand, knead the dough on a lightly floured surface, adding flour as necessary to keep dough from sticking.
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   Knead until the dough becomes smooth and elastic, 6 to 8 minutes.
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   Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and let stand at room temperature 1 hour (see note).
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   Using a pasta machine (or roll and cut by hand), roll the dough to preferred pasta shape and place on a pasta drying rack.
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   Allow the pasta to dry for 30 minutes or more before cooking.
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   Note: If you are making the dough a day ahead, skip the 1 hour rest time and place the wrapped dough in the refrigerator.
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    Bring to room temperature before rolling your pasta.
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    (Adapted from Epicurious.com Pasta Dough recipe.)