Flour Types and Pasta Making
Includes an international flour comparison table. Also contains a variation taught by an icehlin star chef in Venice: take 100 grams of flour with 85 grams of egg yolk. Mix and prepare as you normally would.
This is useful information When using flour types from different countries. There are some very different types of flour and when using this take the country of origin into account. The comparison table helps you. And finally a basic pasta recipe.
≈ 435 kcal · 17 g protein · 73 g carbs · 6 g fat — AI estimate per serving
Ingredients
Method
- 1
Put the flour on a surface. Put the eggs in the middle and start kneading the flour until you have a good consistency. Add a few drops of water if needed. On average 1 egg for every 100 grams of flour. Important you need to get a feeling for the right consistency
- 2
Let it rest for 30 - 45 minutes
- 3
Use a pasta machine or doughroler to get the right thickness and cut with a knife or use your pasta machine.
- 4
For every liter of water add approx. 10 grams of salt. Pending on your pasta your need to cook it for around 2 minutes depending on your taste.
