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Basic Pasta Dough
Makes about 1 1/2 pounds, serves 6 to 8
INGREDIENTS
1 1/2 cups semolina flour
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons salt
4 large eggs
2 tablespoons olive oil
METHOD
1
In a large bowl, combine salt and flours.
2
Create a well in the middle of the flour. Crack the eggs and place them in
the well; pour oil over eggs.
3
With the mixer fitted with the three dough hooks, begin kneading the dough
with the mixer on speed 3. Increase the speed to 5 and knead until a
ball is formed.
4
Make sure to knead all of the remaining flour which may be on bottom or
sides of bowl. Continue to knead ball by hand onto a lightly floured surface
until a smooth ball is achieved.
5
Wrap in plastic wrap and let rest at room temperature for 30 minutes.
6
Cut dough into 4 equal pieces and roll out 1 piece at a time, keeping the
remaining dough wrapped until needed. Cut as desired.
Buttermilk Biscuits
Makes 20 to 22 biscuits
INGREDIENTS
2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon baking powder
2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
10 tablespoons (5 ounces) chilled unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
1/4 cup minced onion
1 tablespoon chopped fresh or 2 teaspoons dried thyme
1 cup buttermilk
1 or 2 tablespoons milk or cream
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, optional
METHOD
1
With the mixer fitted with the three beaters, mix the flour, sugar, baking
powder, salt and baking soda in a large bowl on speed 1.
2
Add the onion, thyme, and chilled butter pieces. Increase mixer speed to 4 and
blend chilled butter into batter. Reduce speed to 2 and slowly add the buttermilk.
3
When dough comes together, remove the beaters and attach the dough
hooks. Continue to knead on speed 3 until a round ball is formed.
4
Place dough ball onto well-floured surface and, with a rolling pin, roll out
dough to 1-inch thickness.
5
Cut biscuits with biscuit cutter, and place onto a parchment lined baking
sheet. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before baking.
6
Preheat oven to 350°. Brush the tops of biscuits with milk or cream, and then
sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Bake 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown.
