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Make a mound of the flour in the center of a large wooden cutting board.
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Make a well in the middle of the semolina and add the water, salt and saffron.
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Using a fork, beat together the water, salt and saffron and begin to incorporate the flour starting with the inner rim of the well.
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As you expand the well, keep pushing the flour up to retain the well shape.
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Do not worry that this initial phase looks messy.
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The dough will come together when half of the flour is incorporated.
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Start kneading the dough with both hands, using the palms of your hands.
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Once you have a cohesive mass, remove the dough from the board and scrape up any leftover crusty bits.
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Discard these bits.
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Lightly flour the board and continue kneading for 3 more minutes.
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The dough should be elastic and a little sticky.
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Continue to knead for another 3 minutes, remembering to dust your board when necessary.
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Wrap the dough in plastic and allow to rest for 30 minutes at room temperature.
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Do not skip the kneading or resting portion of this recipe.
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They are essential for a light pasta.
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After allowing to rest, cut pasta into 4 pieces and roll into dowels 1-inch round.
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Cut into 1/4-inch thick pieces and roll each piece along the back of a fork to form lined mallorredus.
