Eggless Orecchiette
- 2 cups semolina flour
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 to 1 1/4 cups tepid water
- Place both types of flour in a large mixing bowl an stir to mix well.
- Make a well in the center of the flour and add the water a little at a time, stirring with your hands until a dough is formed.
- You may need more or less water, depending on the humidity of your kitchen.
- Place the dough on a floured work surface and knead it like bread for 8 to 10 minutes, until smooth and elastic.
- Cover and let stand for 10 minutes, at room temperature.
- Roll the dough into long dowels about 3/4-inch thick.
- Cut into flat disks about 1/4-inch to 1/2-inch thick.
- Press the center of each disk with a thumb to form a saucer shape.
- Set aside under a dish towel until ready to cook.
- In a large pot, bring to a boil 6 quarts of salted water.
- Add pasta and cook until tender, about 3 to 5 minutes.
- Drain in a colander.
flour, flour, tepid water
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/mario-batali/eggless-orecchiette-recipe.html (may not work)