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Offline Trissalicious

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How to Make Fresh Pasta
« on: August 27, 2010, 09:40:31 am »
Hi Guys!

I am trying to make fresh pasta on the TM - the recipe book says interval speed for 2 minutes  - but the resulting dough is more crumbly and doesn't come together - I have to tip out the dough and knead it myself for a few minutes - does anyone else have this problem?

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Offline JulieO

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Re: How to Make Fresh Pasta
« Reply #1 on: August 27, 2010, 11:03:15 am »
Yes that's how the TM does it.  You will have to knead it together yourself, doesn't take long, but I find it hurts my hands.

I've started making my pasta dough with my KitchenAid, as the dough hook kneads it into a ball in only a few mins and saves my hands.  :)

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Re: How to Make Fresh Pasta
« Reply #2 on: August 27, 2010, 12:53:33 pm »
Yes I knead mine together too.  A bit of a pain, but worth it to have yummy fresh pasta.  :)

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Re: How to Make Fresh Pasta
« Reply #3 on: August 27, 2010, 02:43:06 pm »
Expert tips on how to make pasta from our Spanish chef member bluesed may help you .
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Re: How to Make Fresh Pasta
« Reply #4 on: September 03, 2010, 09:16:25 am »
I generally just add a sprinkle more water if it is not coming together after 20 seconds.  It depends on the flour and how much moisture is in it to start.  But I do have a ball when finished.
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