Homemade Easy Egg Noodles

Ditch the packaged noodles and make your own fresh egg noodles with this simple recipe.

What Exactly Are Egg Noodles?

Egg noodles are precisely what their name suggests—noodles made with eggs. Compared to plain noodles made with only flour, water, and salt, egg noodles are richer in flavor and have a more flexible, sticky texture.

Making Homemade Egg Noodles

Below is the complete recipe with detailed instructions, but here’s a quick overview of what to expect when preparing homemade egg noodles:

1. Mix the dry ingredients in one bowl, then gradually add in the wet ingredients.
2. Knead the dough and let it rest for 10 minutes.
3. Roll the dough out, then cut it into your preferred shapes and sizes.

How to Cook Egg Noodles

Let the egg noodles dry at room temperature for at least 15 minutes. Then, cook them in salted boiling water until they reach an al dente texture—tender yet firm and chewy.

Delicious Dishes to Make with Egg Noodles

Check out our selection of Egg Noodle-Based Dinner Ideas for tasty and creative inspiration.

• Rich and Creamy Beef Stroganoff
• Baked Turkey Tetrazzini 
• Egg Noodles with Spinach 

Community Feedback and Tips

“This is my go-to egg noodle recipe for my chicken noodle soup,” shares Linda Chicha Jagiello. “My family absolutely loves it.”

“I’ve made these a few times, and they turned out fantastic,” says teresa2658. “Just like the ones my Grandma used to make.”

“Amazing recipe and so simple,” says Elizabeth Kelty Bell. “I rolled the dough and cut fettuccine strips for a chicken alfredo dish. It turned out delicious!”

Editorial contributions by Corey Williams

Ingredients List

• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour

• 1 pinch salt

• 2 large eggs, beaten

• ½ cup milk

• 1 tablespoon butter

Instructions

Prepare all the ingredients.

Mix the flour and salt in a large bowl, then add the eggs, milk, and butter.

Knead the dough until it’s smooth, about 5 minutes. Cover and let it rest in a bowl for 10 minutes.

On a floured surface, roll the dough to a thickness of 1/8 to 1/4 inch. Cut it into your desired shapes and sizes.

Let the noodles air dry for 10 to 15 minutes before cooking.

Boil the noodles in a large pot of salted water until they reach an al dente texture, about 5 minutes.

Serve and enjoy your meal!

Nutritional Information (per serving)