Homemade Cavatelli
Sure, here are two different recipes for homemade cavatelli:
Recipe 1: Basic Homemade Cavatelli
Ingredients:
- 2 cups of all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt
- 1/2 cup of water
Instructions:
- Combine the flour and salt in a mixing bowl and make a well in the center.
- Gradually pour in the water and mix the ingredients together with your hands until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough for about 10 minutes or until it becomes smooth and elastic.
- Divide the dough into 4 equal parts and roll each part into a long, thin rope about 1/2 inch in diameter.
- Cut the ropes into small pieces about 1/2 inch long.
- Using your thumb, roll each piece of dough into a small, elongated shape, pressing down and dragging it towards you to create the classic cavatelli shape.
- Once all the dough pieces have been shaped into cavatelli, let them dry for at least 1 hour before cooking.
Recipe 2: Homemade Cavatelli with Ricotta
Ingredients:
- 2 cups of all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt
- 1/2 cup of water
- 1/2 cup of ricotta cheese
- 1 egg
Instructions:
- In a mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt and make a well in the center.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the water, ricotta cheese, and egg.
- Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the well in the flour mixture, stirring to combine until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough for about 10 minutes or until it becomes smooth and elastic.
- Divide the dough into 4 equal parts and roll each part into a long, thin rope about 1/2 inch in diameter.
- Cut the ropes into small pieces about 1/2 inch long.
- Using your thumb, roll each piece of dough into a small, elongated shape, pressing down and dragging it towards you to create the classic cavatelli shape.
- Once all the dough pieces have been shaped into cavatelli, let them dry for at least 1 hour before cooking.
These recipes are a great starting point, but feel free to adjust them to your personal tastes by experimenting with different flours, fillings, or sauces. Enjoy your homemade cavatelli!
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