Homemade Egg Noodles

My family loves homemade egg noodles, therefore, I used this cold snowy day to make, cut and dry the noodles we will eat on Thanksgiving Day.

Homemade Popeye Noodles

When I was growing up my mom made homemade popeye noodles. They are a thicker cut square noodle verses the think cut noodle using a noodle machine. I am not sure when mom purchased the noodle machines and started making them in bulk to sell at the Fall craft show we sponsored, however, when she did a day of making noodles was a huge project.

After mom passed away in November 2009 her things were divided and the noodle makers went different directions. Some time back in the spring my oldest sister asked me if I would like the one she had. She is gluten intolerant so doesn't make noodles like she once did, and I was happy to get it.

I made noodles early summer; some with all-purpose white flour and some whole wheat. The whole wheat noodles were good, however, they are a much heavier noodle.

While I have many times, made the dough by hand with the mixing, punching and kneading method, I have to confess, the bread maker comes in handy to make the job a little easier. 

I still knead the dough a little as it is poured out onto a floured cutting board to get the texture firm enough to run through the noodle maker, however, the bulk of the mixing is done in the bread maker.

Ingredients for Homemade Egg Noodles:

• 6 Eggs
• 3 Cups flour 
• garlic powder; optional
• onion powder; optional
• salt and pepper; optional

 

Instructions for Homemade Egg Noodles:

1. Using a large bowl pour the flour making a well in the center for the eggs.
2. Add the eggs, using your hands mix it all together to get a soft dough ball.
3. Pour it out onto a well floured board and punch it around (knead it) until you have a soft and pliable dough. You want the dough soft yet firm, therefore adding more flour may be necessary.
4. If you are cutting by hand, you will need to roll the dough on the floured board as thin as possible before cutting into noodles. If you are using a noodle maker start on the thickest setting and roll it out until you get to the desired thickness before running through the cutter. 

No matter which way you choose to make your homemade egg noodles they will taste great, however, if you are not going to cook them the same day; lay the noodles out to dry completely before storing them.

Homemade Popeye Noodles and Chicken

Being an old country girl, homemade Popeye noodles with chicken over mashed potatoes was a very common meal. Popeye are a bit thicker than store purchased noodles and extremely delicious. Why are they called Popeye noodles? It was never questioned in my family as they were homemade noodles, good and no one cared. If you’ve never made popeye noodles this recipe is definitely a must try.

Instructions for making Homemade Popeye Noodles and Chicken:

1. Put flour, egg and maybe a splash of water and mix. Add Salt, pepper, garlic & onion powder. Like Rachael Ray just measure the seasonings with a pinch of this and that, and using the palm of your hand.  Learn to go by how it looks and tastes.
2. Blend vigorously to make stiff dough.
3. Place dough on your well-floured surface, you might have to work in more flour before spreading out your dough.
4. Pat, or roll out, your dough until you get the desired thickness you prefer, approx ¼ inch thick.
5. Cut into strips length wise, approx 1 inch wide.
6. Cut into squares by cutting the other way.
7. As you're cutting the Popeye dough, separate the squares and move them out of the way so you can get to the rest of the dough. As you are doing this, make sure you have plenty of flour at all time to keep from sticking.
8. Let your Popeye noodles lay out to dry a bit while you go to the next step.
9. Cook a chicken or use leftover you might have in the refrigerator. Cool and scrape off the extra fat.
10. Pick your cooked chicken off the bone. Put your chicken in stockpot with approx 4 qt of water and bring to a boil.
11. Drop your Popeye noodles in the stockpot a few at a time and stir. Do this until all your Popeye are in the pan.
12. After all are in the pot reducing to a medium heat, stir frequently to avoid sticking and clumping together.
13. Test your noodles by tasting a small piece every so often. When they are done serve them with mashed potatoes, a veggie of choice and big glass of filtered ice water.

Tip:

• If you made an angel food cake to go with your fresh strawberries, is a great time to make homemade noodles.
• Basil, Thyme and oregano cooked in your chicken makes a great base for the Homemade Popeye noodles.

Homemade Gluten-Free Noodles

Homemade popeye noodles and chicken

As a child our mother taught us how to make homemade noodles, we called them Popeye noodles. It simply is an egg noodle that is a little thicker than the ones purchased in the store and cut into squares.
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