Csipetke (Hungarian pinched noodles)

By gnikylime

Ingredients

• 1 c. sifted all-purpose flour
• 1/2 t. salt
• 1 egg
• 1 T. oil

Preparation

Step 1

1. Mix the flour and salt and add the egg. Stir to make a stiff dough, sprinkling on a few drops of cold water if necessary. Knead until smooth. Let the dough rest for at least 30 min.
2. Then flatten it a bit at a time between your floured palms (or roll it out 1/8 inch thick on a floured board) and pinch off pieces slightly smaller than a dime.
3. Drop them into rapidly boiling salted water and cook until tender, about 15 min. Drain and rinse the csipetke, and stir them directly into the stew or soup, if ready. Otherwise, tun the csipetke into a bowl, coat with oil, and set aside in a warm place until ready to use.