Vintage Brown Buttered Homemade Noodles Recipe (2024)

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It’s been a while since I pulled out my Great Grandmother’s old recipe box. Recently a recipe recently caught my eye and I had to make it. The recipe card reads “Noodles”. I have always wanted to make homemade noodles but with how inexpensive they are at the store I have never felt the need to do it. I think these noodles would be amazing in my homemade creamy chicken noodle soup recipe, but other than that I don’t think I will ever be making homemade noodles again. Yes, they are easy to make but they are just as easy to buy at the store and in my opinion taste just as good. That is just my own personal opinion, I know all you noodle makers are shaking your head in shame.

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This recipe caught my eye because it says that the noodles need to be boiled for 20 minutes… weird. Most other homemade noodle recipes I have seen say they only need boiled a few minutes. I wonder why these need to be boiled longer. And when I turned the card over it had some interesting stuff about frying these noodles up in brown butter??!!?! I feel like my Great Grandma could have been a little more descriptive in the name of this recipe. Maybe like “brown butter noodles”, or something like that. Sheesh! I have never seen a recipe for noodles cooked in butter afterwards. Anyways, It intrigued me and I had to make them. Here is how to do it.

Homemade Noodles

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First beat 4 egg yolks and 2 egg whites together.

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Next add enough flour to roll dough into the bowl. I added 1 cup.

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I used a fork and mixed the flour into the eggs.

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Continue mixing until dough forms.

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Once dough forms knead it a few times just to to forma ball.

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Dump out on a heavily floured surface. Dust top of dough with flour.

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Roll out dough as thin as you can. The thinner the better.

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Cut dough into desired shapes. I used a pizza cutter to do this job. It was quick and easy.

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Separate noodles from each other and then add them to boiling water for 20 minutes in salted water.

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After noodlesare done cooking, drain and rinse with cold water. Next add some butter to a pan and crank the heat up to medium high.

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When the butter starts turning brown, add in the noodles.

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Fry noodles in hot brown butter until very brown.

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My Thoughts…

The noodles themselves were not bad, but frying them up was confusing. I didn’t know how long to cook them for. Was I supposed to cook them until they got crispy? Or cook them just until the brown butter covered the noodles? Anyhow I could have done without that last step of frying them up. I also wonder if these were meant to be served with something specific or just eaten as is?

I really didn’t care for this dish at all, but my husband said that he actually liked it. Have you ever made a dish like this? What did I do wrong? Is my Great Grandmother up in heaven disappointed in my lack of appreciating a good ol’ fashioned brown butter pasta dish? That’s my thoughts, I would love to hear yours. Please share in the comments below if you have ever had a dish like this,or any other thoughts you may have on this homemade pasta.

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Homemade Noodles {Great Grandmother's Old Recipe Box}

Published By Karrie

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Keyword noodles

Servings 1

Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 25 minutes mins

Vintage Brown Buttered Homemade Noodles are easy to make and taste so good!

Ingredients

  • 4 egg yolks
  • 2 egg whites
  • 1 cup enough flour to roll

Instructions

  • Beat eggs together and add flour.

  • Roll dough out on a heavily floured surface.

  • Cut noodles and then separate.

  • Boil noodles for 20 minutes in salted water.

  • Put in sieve and pour cold water over them.

  • Fry in hot brown butter until very brown.

Nutrition

Serving: 259g | Calories: 718kcal | Carbohydrates: 98g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 781mg | Sodium: 136mg | Potassium: 310mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1040IU | Calcium: 112mg | Iron: 7.8mg

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    Comments & Reviews

  1. Jackie says

    This is my grandmother’s recipe also. Although, we never fry them. We boil a chicken ( whole or pieces…. always use leftover turkey day after Thanksgiving). Use store bought broth if we need more. Cook the noodles in that. We eat them over real mashed potatoes. They are the best! I also add frozen petite peas to mine. I just made them this weekend with my 5 yr old grandson. He loves helping.

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  2. Liz says

    My grandmother would make noodles and fry them in butter also, but then would add eggs. I loved it growing up!

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  3. Linda Baker says

    I make something like this from my grandma, I take eggs and flour and mix together and roll out like you say and let dry a hour or two then I flip it and dry some more then roll up into a roll almost like cinnamon roll but thin very thin. Then you cut thin noodles not as thin as spaghetti but thin .I then let dry a little more, then I boil like you said and flour in the water is part of the flavor. And after about twenty minutes I drained off part of the water usually about just under half of it and then I brown the butter and poured it over the noodles and we usually serve this with gravy and a roast and mashed potatoes ( some people like the potatoes over the noodles and some don’t) and I usually have canned cranberries the jellied with this meal also.

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  4. Suzanne M Russom-Walizer says

    Homemade noodles have been part of our holiday dinners for generations. I always assumed it’s was midwestern thing, though I am second gen Californian. We make the noodles and dry them for a day or two. They are then boiled in a meat broth that corresponds to the entree (I.e. turkey broth at Thanksgiving) The loose flour on the noodles thickens the broth as they cook, and they are then served when the noodles are tender (a la pasta) like a gravy over mashed potatoes. It’s complete and total carb overload but it’s really yummy. I have yet to meet anyone, who is not in my family, who doesn’t give me a weird look when I tell them about them but I’ve indulged in them at every holiday dinner for over half a century, lol.

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  5. Sheryl Cox says

    I use pre-made gluten free Amish noodles since I’m gluten intolerant. Our Amish restaurants serve them here and they are yummy. I heat one stick of unsalted butter until it’s brown with foam bubbles around edges as in picture above. I also brown chopped kale, garlic, basil, zucchini, and onion in a separate skillet until all is wilted and onions translucent. Then toss noodles, butter, and veggies all together. Sprinkle with a bit a Parmesan and black pepper after plating a portion. Makes a wonderful side to any baked protein.

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  6. Esther Hayden says

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    Looking for this recipe for a long time. Thank you so much for sharing this with us ☺️

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FAQs

How to make buttered noodles from community? ›

Start by bringing a pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add egg noodles and remove from the heat once tender. Drain the noodles and rinse with tap water before adding the noodles back to the pot. Add 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter, a pinch of kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.

Why did my homemade noodles turn gray? ›

The discoloration is caused by oxidation of the iron in the dough's egg yolks (to avoid a color change, store-bought fresh pasta is packaged with nitrogen and carbon dioxide and less than 1 percent oxygen) and had only a mild effect on the flavor.

Can I use olive oil instead of butter for buttered noodles? ›

You can easily substitute olive oil for butter in most pasta recipes, especially ones that have lots of fresh vegetables. Choose recipes that are lightly dressed and avoid pastas with rich cream sauces (which require butter).

What do you put in buttered noodles? ›

Buttered noodles are simple to make with your favorite pasta, butter, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper for a quick and easy, kid-friendly dish. Fresh herbs and a little lemon juice could be added to amp up the flavor. Perfect to serve either as-is or alongside steak, chicken, or meatballs.

What is butter noodles made of? ›

Ingredients You Need To Make Buttered Noodles

Noodles, butter, Parm, and parsley. That's it, with a little salt and pepper. Serve them with chicken, pork chops, or steak.

What is the history of butter noodles? ›

The origin of buttered noodles is disputed. Everywhere from China to Rome to Germany claims to have invented the simple dish. What we do know for certain is that buttered noodles embody the simple everyday comforts so many seem to enjoy—no matter their cuisine or culture.

Why are Chinese noodles Brown? ›

The yellow tint in fresh egg noodles used to make lo mein turns darker to a lighter shade of brown when dark soy sauce and white sugar are added to the dish, it does add a bit of colour when caramelizing.

Do you have to dry homemade noodles before cooking? ›

Giving the pasta time to dry before cooking works well for long thin shapes, such as fettuccine. Stuffed pasta like ravioli or tortellini needs to be a little harder before we cook them; otherwise, that tasty filling will simply fall out when it's boiled!

Why are my noodles turning brown? ›

The Maillard reaction can occur easily in pasta drying process and can cause the formation of brown-colored compounds in pasta. The development of Maillard reaction is generally related to the contents of reducing sugars and protein of pasta (Feillet, Autran, & Icard-Verniere, 2000).

Do Italians use butter or olive oil on pasta? ›

Italians often use olive oil (specifically extra virgin olive oil) to dress cooked pasta. This can be as simple as a liberal drizzle over a finished pasta dish, but the most famous example is pasta aglio e olio, or pasta with olive oil and garlic.

When to add garlic powder to pasta? ›

  1. In saucepan, bring pasta to a boil, cook until al dente, strain.
  2. In warm saucepan, melt butter together with olive oil.
  3. Add garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and red pepper to oil-butter mixture, mix well over low heat for 1-2 minutes.
  4. Toss cooked pasta into the mixture, mix until pasta is well coated.

Can you put raw garlic in pasta? ›

Yes. While I recommend making roasted garlic pasta, raw garlic is sometimes used in aglio e olio-style pasta recipes for a sharper garlic flavor.

What seasoning is on the buttered noodles at noodles and Company? ›

Tender wavy egg noodles and butter topped with Italian seasonings and parmesan.

Why are buttered noodles so good? ›

Why are buttered noodles so good? Buttered noodles are so delicious because they combine comforting pasta with simple flavours of butter, garlic and parmesan cheese.

What can I add to noodles to make them tasty? ›

  1. Butter and Milk (France) To give your noodle recipe a French twist, all you'll need are two ingredients: butter and 🥛 milk. ...
  2. Kimchi (Korea) ...
  3. Fried Bacon and Egg (USA) ...
  4. Peanut Butter and Sriracha Sauce (Thailand) ...
  5. Sliced Cheese (Italy) ...
  6. Sesame Oil and Soy Sauce (Japan) ...
  7. Garlic and Soy Sauce (China) ...
  8. Canned meat.
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What is on noodles and company buttered noodles? ›

Our spin on this favorite dish is a made-to-order pasta classic served with broad, tender wavy egg noodles, creamy butter and light, zesty Italian seasonings, then topped with a generous sprinkle of shredded parmesan.

Can you make buttered noodles with ramen noodles? ›

Butter on ramen? Don't knock it til you try it. This is one of the easiest ramen recipes and is perfect for a late night snack or when you are craving something garlicky and buttery. We used our Mike's Mighty Good Pork Tonkotsu Ramen, but you can use any of our noodle cups for this combination.

How to make noodles from packet? ›

Bring 2½ cups of water to a boil in a small saucepan. Add the noodles and cook for 2 minutes. Add the flavor packet, stir, and continue to cook for another 30 seconds.

Why do people put butter in noodles? ›

Butter is a fat, and as the old Chef's saying goes "Fat is Flavor". Realistically adding butter to your ramen noodles adds fat and body to the broth that helps carry flavors and umami, creating a rounder, more mouth-watering sensation overall.

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