Fresh Pasta Dough

Steps

1. Dump the flour onto a clean counter and create a well in the middle.
2. In the well, add the eggs, salt, and olive oil.
3. Using a fork or bench scraper, start beating the ingredients together, drawing in some of the flour from the sides.
4. Continue mixing until all the flour is incorporated into the eggs to form a dough.
5. If the dough is too sticky, add up to 1/4 cup of flour and knead it in with a tablespoon at a time.
6. Switch to hand kneading (or use a bench scraper) for 10 to 15 minutes until the gluten develops and the dough becomes smooth and elastic.
7. If the dough is too dry, add up to 1/4 cup of flour; if it's too wet, you can add a teaspoon of olive oil to soften it.
8. Let the dough rest on the countertop for 1 to 3 hours (or overnight in the refrigerator) wrapped in plastic or beeswax wraps.