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Sourdough Pasta
A firm, versatile pasta dough made with flour, starter, and eggs-ready to roll now or slowly ferment for deeper sourdough flavor.
- Total time
- About 30–45 min, plus an optional 6–12 hr ferment
- Yield
- About 4 servings
- Starter
- Active or discard
- Cooking water
- Well-salted boiling water
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose or bread flour, plus more for dusting
- 1/2 cup sourdough starter
- 2 large eggs
- Up to 2 Tbsp water, only if needed
Method
Mix the DoughAbout 10 minutes
- Place the flour in a mound on a clean work surface or silicone baking mat. Use the bottom of a measuring cup to make a wide, deep well in the center.
- Add the sourdough starter and eggs to the well.
- Whisk the eggs and starter together with a fork. Gradually draw flour in from the inside walls of the well, taking care not to break the outer wall too soon.
- When the center becomes thick, begin working the remaining flour into the dough with your hands. It will look very dry at first; keep pressing and kneading before adding water.
- If dry flour still will not incorporate, add water 1 Tbsp at a time, kneading well after each addition. Use only enough to bring the dough together without making it sticky.
- Knead until all the flour is incorporated and the dough forms a smooth, very firm ball, about 10 minutes total.
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Roll and CutAny pasta shape
- Divide the dough into several smaller pieces. Keep the pieces you are not working with covered so they do not dry out.
- Flatten one piece at a time and roll it thin with a rolling pin, or pass it through a pasta roller in gradually thinner settings.
- Cut the sheets into spaghetti, linguine, ravioli, or any desired pasta shape. Dust lightly with flour as needed to prevent sticking.
Dry, Store, and CookFresh pasta cooks fast
- Form long noodles into loose nests or lay them in a single layer to dry briefly.
- For short-term storage, refrigerate the pasta in an airtight container. For longer storage, dry it completely in a dehydrator and follow the dehydrator manufacturer's storage guidance.
- To serve fresh, cook in well-salted boiling water until tender and al dente. Begin checking after about 2 minutes.
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Baking Basics - Active or discard
Sourdough Pasta
A firm, versatile pasta dough made with flour, starter, and eggs-ready to roll now or slowly ferment for deeper sourdough flavor.
- Total time
- About 30–45 min, plus an optional 6–12 hr ferment
- Hands-on
- About 30 min
- Yield
- About 4 servings
- Starter
- Active or discard
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Cooking water
- Well-salted boiling water
- Pan or vessel
- Rolling pin or pasta machine + stockpot
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Ingredients
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose or bread flour, plus more for dusting
- 1/2 cup sourdough starter
- 2 large eggs
- Up to 2 Tbsp water, only if needed
Method
Step by step
Part 1
Mix the Dough
- Place the flour in a mound on a clean work surface or silicone baking mat. Use the bottom of a measuring cup to make a wide, deep well in the center.
- Add the sourdough starter and eggs to the well.
- Whisk the eggs and starter together with a fork. Gradually draw flour in from the inside walls of the well, taking care not to break the outer wall too soon.
- When the center becomes thick, begin working the remaining flour into the dough with your hands. It will look very dry at first; keep pressing and kneading before adding water.
- If dry flour still will not incorporate, add water 1 Tbsp at a time, kneading well after each addition. Use only enough to bring the dough together without making it sticky.
- Knead until all the flour is incorporated and the dough forms a smooth, very firm ball, about 10 minutes total.
Part 2
Choose Your Schedule
Part 3
Roll and Cut
- Divide the dough into several smaller pieces. Keep the pieces you are not working with covered so they do not dry out.
- Flatten one piece at a time and roll it thin with a rolling pin, or pass it through a pasta roller in gradually thinner settings.
- Cut the sheets into spaghetti, linguine, ravioli, or any desired pasta shape. Dust lightly with flour as needed to prevent sticking.
Part 4
Dry, Store, and Cook
- Form long noodles into loose nests or lay them in a single layer to dry briefly.
- For short-term storage, refrigerate the pasta in an airtight container. For longer storage, dry it completely in a dehydrator and follow the dehydrator manufacturer's storage guidance.
- To serve fresh, cook in well-salted boiling water until tender and al dente. Begin checking after about 2 minutes.
Part 5
Helpful Notes
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Finish well
After shaping
Cooking, storage, and doneness notes for fresh sourdough pasta.
Cook until
Tender and al dente; begin checking after about 2 minutes
Storage
Refrigerate fresh pasta in an airtight container, or dry it completely in a dehydrator for longer storage following the manufacturer's guidance.
Cook
Cook fresh pasta in well-salted boiling water and begin checking it after about 2 minutes.