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This image shows a clean, top-down shot of a plate of homemade egg noodles, lightly buttered and garnished with parmesan, presented over a white marble countertop.

Homemade Egg Noodles Recipe

Soft, tender, and delightfully chewy, these homemade egg noodles come together with just a few pantry staples. They're rolled thin, cut into strips, and ready to boil in soup or buttered up as a cozy side dish. Simple, satisfying, and made from scratch.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6 people
Calories 292 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Whisk or fork
  • Wooden spoon
  • Rolling pin
  • Sharp knife or pizza cutter
  • Clean surface or large cutting board

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp milk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ¾ tbsp salt

Instructions
 

  • Start by whisking together eggs, milk, and salt in a mixing bowl until smooth.
  • Gradually stir in one cup of flour, mixing until the batter is lump-free.
    This image shows one cup of flour being mixed into the egg, milk, and salt mixture in a glass bowl over a white marble countertop.
  • Add small spoonfuls of additional flour until a dough forms that comes together in a ball and is still slightly sticky.
    This image shows a sticky dough ball forming in a glass bowl, surrounded by small spoonfuls of flour over a white marble countertop.
  • Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead with floured hands for 3 to 5 minutes, until it's soft and no longer sticky.
    This image shows a dough ball being kneaded on a floured white marble surface, with no hands in the frame.
  • Let the dough rest for 10 minutes.
    This image shows a dough ball resting on a lightly floured marble surface, covered with a glass bowl.
  • Roll it out on a lightly floured counter until very thin, aiming for less than 1/4 inch or paper-thin thickness.
    This image shows the dough rolled out paper-thin on a floured white marble surface, with a wooden rolling pin beside it.
  • Slice into long strips using a sharp knife or pizza cutter, adjusting width to your liking.
    This image shows thin strips of dough being sliced using a knife on a marble countertop.
  • To give them more shape, loosely gather the strips or gently twist some with your fingers.
  • To cook, drop noodles into a pot of boiling water and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes until tender.
    This image shows fresh egg noodles boiling in a black pot on a white marble surface.
  • Drain and serve immediately with your favorite dishes like stroganoff, meatballs, or buttered with parmesan.
    This image shows homemade egg noodles cooking directly in a simmering soup inside a black pot.

Notes

  • The thinner you roll the dough, the more delicate the noodles—great for soups or light sauces.
  • If your dough is too dry or cracking, wet your hands slightly while kneading to rehydrate.