Ingredients for pasta

3 ½ cups sifted all-purpose flour 4 eggs 4 to 5 tablespoons water 1 tablespoon salt

Place flour in a large mixing bowl. Make a well in center and drop eggs in. Add salt and water a small amount at a time. Blend together to make a dough ball.

Place dough ball on a dry pastry or baker’s board. Knead until it is smooth and elastic.

Cover dough and allow it to rest for 30 minutes.

Divide dough into four parts. Flatten each part with a rolling pin then dust lightly with flour.

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