Pasta Dough Recipe

Egg-Free Pasta Dough

Egg-Free Pasta Dough

Ingredients

Makes about 1 pound

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 to ¾ cup hot water

Method

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt
2. Make a well in the center and add the olive oil
3. Pour in 1/2 cup of the water and, stirring with a fork, gradually incorporate the flour into the liquid
4. Add additional water if needed to make a stiff dough
5. When the dough is pliable and not sticky, knead it on a lightly floured work surface until smooth, 2 to 3 minutes
6. If the dough is sticky, sprinkle it with a small amount of flour
7. Shape the dough into a disk and wrap it in plastic wrap and let it rest unrefrigerated for 15 minutes
8. The dough is now ready to roll out and cut per recipe instructions