Making Homemade Noodles
Place flour and salt in a mixing bowl or on a floured surface. Make a well in the center; add eggs and water.
Mix until well blended; gather mixture into a ball. Turn onto a floured surface. Knead for about 10 minutes. Divide into thirds.
Roll out each portion of dough into a paper-thin rectangle. Lightly dust both sides with flour; roll up jelly-roll style. Cut into 1/4-in. slices.
Unroll noodles on paper towels to dry for at least 1 hour. Proceed with recipe as directed.
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Making Homemade Gnocchi
Rice or mash the potatoes and sprinkle with flour. Make a well and pour in egg, salt and seasonings. Mix well.
Roll the dough into four ropes and cut each rope into 3/4-in., thimble-sized dumplings.
Press each piece between your thumb and a floured fork to make grooves for catching butter or sauce.
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