Hungarian Pinched Noodles - Csipetke - are an easy to make egg noodle in the shape of a dumpling. Simply pinch small pieces off of ball of noodle dough, drop into boiling water, and cook until al dente. Add Hungarian Pinched Noodles to soups and stews and voilà ! - instant comfort food.
Hungarian Pinched Noodles can be boiled separately in water or added directly to a soup or stew.
Hungarian Pinched Noodles are particularly delicious in Hungarian Goulash (Gulyás).
Hungarian Pinched Noodles (Csipetke)
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- salt for boiling
Instructions
- In a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook, combine the flour, eggs, and salt.
- Knead by machine for 10 minutes until a smooth dough is formed. It should not be sticky or too dry.
- Add a small amount of flour or water as necessary to form a smooth dough.
- Remove dough from machine and knead several times on the counter.
- Cover the dough in plastic and let rest for 20 minutes.
- Pinch off small pieces of dough and put on a floured surface.
- Bring pot of salted water to boiling. Drop noodles into boiling water as you stir to prevent sticking.
- Boil until al dente.
- Add to soups or stews.
- If not using right away, toss with butter.
Notes
Noodles can be boiled directly in soups or stews instead of water.
The dough can be made in a food processor or all by hand.
Can they be frozen
Hi Diane, yes they freeze very well. I lay them out in a single layer until they come solid, then stick them in a freezer bag.
Hi! Can you store them in the fridge for a few days or would it be better to freeze them?
Hi Pamela!
They should be ok in the fridge. They may dry slightly but that shouldn't cause a problem.
Thank you so much for these recipes. I’m not good at making the exact amount of csipetke. So can you tell me can I dry and then store in jars for months to come. Or just a month or so. I’m thinking I would flour well before drying & putting in jars. But again can I keep them in jars for 6 months or so? Thank you so much
Hi Gaye, I haven't tried drying them, but they could be frozen for a few months. Place them on a tray in a single layer and freeze until firm, then store in a plastic freezer bag. Thanks so much!