Homestyle Hand-Pulled Noodle Delight

1. Combine Dry Ingredients

Start by combining the bread flour, nutritional yeast, and salt in a food processor. Pulse the mixture a few times until everything is well mixed.

2. Add Wet Ingredients

With the processor running, slowly add the cool water and vegetable oil. Process this mixture for about 30 seconds until it starts to come together.

3. Knead the Dough

Transfer the dough to a clean counter and knead it until it becomes smooth and elastic, which should take about 3 to 5 minutes. This step ensures the gluten in the dough develops properly, giving your noodles their signature chewiness.

4. Roll and Stretch the Dough

Roll and stretch the dough into a log, then continue stretching and twirling it for about 10 minutes. You’ll know it’s ready when the dough stretches to arm's length without tearing. Once the dough feels right, roll it into an even log shape.

5. Cut and Shape the Dough

Liberally dust your counter with flour. Cut the dough into three equal portions using a bench scraper, and shape each piece into a smaller log. Now, take each piece and begin the fun part: stretching and forming loops. Dust your hands with flour, then gently tug and pull the dough until it forms long, thin noodles about 1/8 inch in diameter.

6. Cook the Noodles

Bring a pot of water to a rolling boil. Cut the noodles to your desired length and carefully transfer them to the boiling water. Cook the noodles for 30 to 45 seconds, stirring gently with tongs or chopsticks to prevent sticking. You’ll know they’re done when they’re cooked through but still chewy.

7. Serve the Noodles

Repeat the stretching, pulling, and cooking process with the remaining dough. Once all the noodles are cooked, serve them immediately in a bowl with hot broth, letting the warmth and freshness of your homemade noodles shine through. Enjoy your delicious Homestyle Hand-Pulled Noodle Delight!