Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups (150 grams) bread flour
- 1 cup (120 grams) all purpose flour
- 1/2 cup (40 grams cornstarch)
- 3/4 cup + 1 tablespoon (180 grams) warm water
- 1 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
Step 1: Make the Dough
- In a small bowl, dissolve the salt in the warm water.
- In a separate large mixing bowl, sift together the bread flour, all purpose flour, and cornstarch.
- Make a well in the flour. Add half of the salted water, mixing with your fingers until shaggy and crumbly.
- Add the remaining water in two additions, mixing and squeezing until a rough dough ball forms. It may be a bit dry or stiff – this is okay. (If you still have ingredients that haven’t come together into a ball, you can add a teaspoon or two of warm water just to create one ball of dough.
- Cover and let dough rest in the bowl for 30 minutes to relax the gluten.
Step 2: Knead the Dough
- Lightly dust your counter with cornstarch.
- Knead the dough by hand for 8-10 minutes, until it becomes smooth and slightly elastic.
- Shape the dough into a tight ball, lightly coat with oil, and place in a clean bowl. Cover with a damp cloth or wrap.
- Let rest at room temperature for 3-4 hours.
Step 3: Roll and Cut the Noodles
- Lightly dust your work surface with cornstarch. Roll the rested dough out to 1/8 or 1/4 inch thick.
- Dust the surface with more cornstarch, then fold the dough gently like a letter (in thirds or halves) with cornstarch in between each fold.
- Let the folded dough rest for 30 minutes to relax.
- Dust again with start and cut into 1/8 to 1/4 inch wide noodles. Toss with more starch to prevent sticking.
Step 4: Cook the Noodles
- Boil in generously salted water, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
- When noodles float (about 3 minutes) continue cooking 2 more minutes or until tender but still bouncy.
- Drain and shock in ice water to stop the cooking. Drain well and keep chilled until ready to serve.