Sourdough Pasta

 I use "00 flour" for this, but you can use all-purpose if you so choose.  

SOURDOUGH PASTA

Ingredients:

*2 3/8 cup 00 flour (300 grams)

*3 large eggs

*40 grams sourdough starter (or discard) (about 6 tablespoons)

Directions:

~In a small bowl, whisk 3 large eggs and 40 grams (6 tablespoons) sourdough starter until starter disappears.

~In a food processor, add 2 3/8 cups (300 grams) 00 flour and the egg mixture and pulse until dough comes together (can use a large bowl and stir).

~On a lightly floured surface, knead dough a few times until it's soft and then form into a ball.

~Wrap tightly wrapped with plastic wrap and allow to rest on counter top for at least 2 hours.

~Now you can place in the refrigerator over night or roll out right away (I leave mine overnight).

~Cut dough into 4 equal pieces (keeping the pieces that you aren't working with covered with plastic wrap so they don't dry out).

~Roll out dough (on a lightly floured surface) thin enough so that you can see your hand though the dough (I use my pasta maker starting on setting 1 and going up to 4).

~Hang dough and allow to dry for about 10-15 minutes before cutting (optional)

~Cut dough into strips (thin for spaghetti and little wider for fettuccini noodles) (or use your pasta maker).

~Bring a pot of salted water to a boil.

~Add noodles and cook until they float on top (taste for doneness).

~Drain water and serve with some butter and sprinkle of parmesan cheese, or the sauce of your choice.