Homemade Whole Wheat Orzo Pasta

Name: Homemade Whole Wheat Orzo Pasta
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 75 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 2 cup whole wheat flour; 8 egg yolks; 1/4 cup extra flour for dusting; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 tsp salt

This homemade whole wheat orzo is rich with egg yolks and has a tender, hearty bite. Shape it by hand for a rustic pasta that cooks quickly and works beautifully in soups, salads, or simple lemon-herb dishes.

Servings2 Portions

Prep Time45 Mins

Cook Time30 Mins

Difficulty

Intermediate

Ingredients

whole wheat flour
2 cup
egg yolks
8
extra flour for dusting
0.3 cup
olive oil
1 tbsp
salt
1 tsp

Step-by-Step Instructions

If starting with wheat kernels, grind them into a very fine flour. Place 2 cups of flour on a work surface or in a bowl, add the salt, then mix in 8 egg yolks and a small drizzle of olive oil until a soft, slightly springy dough forms.

Knead the dough for 8 to 10 minutes until smooth and elastic. If it feels dry, add a few drops of water or oil; if it feels sticky, dust with a little more flour. Cover and let it rest for 20 minutes.

Lightly flour the work surface and divide the dough into 4 pieces. Roll each piece into a very thin sheet, about the thickness of a grain of rice.

Dust the sheets lightly with flour and let them dry for a few minutes, just until they are no longer sticky. Cut each sheet into narrow strips using a sharp knife or kitchen scissors.