Pasta making

[krystals]

Is anyone a master at this?

So far I suck. Granted I've only been going 10 minutes, but my sheets are holey and they won't cut to fettuccine.

Any tips from the pros??

I'll be eternally grateful

[toomanyshoes]

Are you using a pasta machine/maker/roller? Or trying to do it by hand?

What recipe did you use?

Did you kneed until smooth and elastic? Have you let it rest for an hour?

[krystals]

i have not let it rest.... hmmmmm....will do that! Thanks gorgeous
(Used the recipe that came with the breadmaker )

[~me~]

It could be the flour you are using? I buy the Lighthouse Pasta & Noodle flour (tipo 00).
The recipe I use it this

200g strong pasta flour (tipo 00)
2 eggs
2 tsp olive oil

put flour, eggs and olive oil and a generous pinch of salt in bowl of a food processor. Mix until dough comes together.
Turn out onto clean work surface dusted with flour and knead for a few minutes by hand until the dough is firm and elastic. Wrap in cling film and leave to rest for at least 10mins.
Divide dough in half, form each piece int o a rectangular shape. Dust pasta rollers in flour and turn to the largest setting. Feed pasta through the rollers, folding the dough into 3 after changing each setting. Roll dough out to the 2nd thinnest setting. Repeat with remaining dough and hang to dry for 5-10mins.

I have made fettuuccine using this recipe, it comes out fantastic. (it's actually from the master chef website).
The other thing to do is have a look on your computer at some You Tube websites that show how to make pasta. I watched the video on the master chef website and found it really useful.

Good luck

[~Kim~]

I was going to suggest the flour type as well, though it does work for regular, it just needs more (or less, I can't remember....) kneading.

Resting makes a world of difference too.

[krystals]

Thanks girls! the resting made a huge difference. So did a little bit of patience

The recipe I'm using is
500g flour (4 cups)
4 eggs
1/2tsp salt
125ml water

Geez, I think I'll always go for lasagne or ravioli, this fettuccine bizzo is time consuming!!! Fun though, I have the clothes horse out with pasta hanging all over it! Can't wait to see DH's reaction when he comes home for lunch!!

[~Kim~]

lol It is fun, and it really isn't that hard once you get the hang of it. I had to put my airer on the table though because DS kept eating the dough