Hand-Pulled Noodles

Steps

1. Mix flour and salt in a bowl. Gradually add water, stirring until a shaggy dough forms.
2. Knead the dough by hand (or with a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook) for 5-8 minutes, until smooth.
3. Cover the dough and let it rest for 20 minutes.
4. Knead the dough again briefly for a minute or two until smooth and elastic.
5. Shape the dough into a rectangle or log, then coat it generously with vegetable oil.
6. Cover and let the dough rest a second time for at least 2 hours (or refrigerate longer for best texture).
7. Cut the rested dough into strips. Stretch and pull each strip by hand, bouncing it against the counter, until it forms a thin, long noodle.
8. Cook the pulled noodles in a large pot of boiling water for 1-2 minutes, until they float and are cooked through.
9. Drain the noodles and serve immediately with desired toppings or sauce.
10. To store, toss uncooked pulled noodles lightly with oil and refrigerate or freeze until ready to cook.
11. To reheat cooked noodles, briefly blanch them in boiling water or stir-fry until warmed through.