Homemade "Little Ears" Orecchiette Casalinga

Directions

1. 1

   1 c Semolina flour 2 c Unbleached flour 1/4 ts Salt 3/4 c Lukewarm water -(approximately) Source: 'The Good Cook - Pasta' Serves: Makes abou

2. 2

   Make a well in the center with your finger and pour in 3 - 4 Tbls

3. 3

   Begin pulling the flour from the inner wall of the well into the liquid

4. 4

   Add more water and continue forming a paste until the flour has absorbed as much water as possible with becoming hard or dry

5. 5

   The perfect consistency is softer than the basic flour and egg pasta, but not at all sticky

6. 6

   Knead vigorously on a lightly floured board until the dough is smooth and elastic

7. 7

   This may take 20 minutes or so

8. 8

   Form the dough into a ball and cover