4 c. sifted all purpose flour
1 tsp. salt
2 eggs
2 tbsp. oil

In a large bowl mix flour and salt. Make a hole in the center of the flour and add eggs and oil. Pour in water and stir quickly until a stiff dough is formed, working in as much of the flour as possible. The amount of flour will depend on the size of the eggs. Place dough on a heavily floured surface and knead for 10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Cover and let stand for 1 hour. Cut dough in half and on a floured surface, roll out each half to about the thickness of your favorite commercial noodles. Cut with a sharp knife into 1/2 inch wide strips. Separate strips and let dry on a floured surface for 1 hour. Repeat with remaining half of dough. Drop noodles into four quarts of salted boiling water. When water returns to boil, cook as you would commercial noodles, but check occasionally for the desired tenderness. Drain and toss with plenty of butter.