Udon Noodles break too easily

1tsp lye water
8 ounces (1 cup) warm water
2 1/2 cups unbleached bread flour
1 1/4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour

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How do you keep udon noodles from breaking?

Udon Noodles: How to Keep Them Separated and Prevent Clumping If you aren't planning on using them right away, toss them with a light drizzle of oil to keep them from sticking to one another. This should help to keep the udon noodles apart and prevent them from drying out and clumping together during cooking.

Why do my udon noodles fall apart?

Continue to knead the dough with your hands in the bowl until it comes together \u2013 it shouldn't be so dry that it falls apart or too wet that it is sticky. If it's too dry and crumbly, add a tsp more water, only till the dough ball comes together. Don't worry if it's not very smooth at this point.

Why is my udon mushy?

When making stir-fried noodle dishes such as Yakisoba noodles and Yaki Udon, noodles often get mushy and sticky easily. Besides, vegetables get over-cooked losing their fresh crispy texture when you don't cook efficiently and properly. Here are cooking tips to make those noodle dishes including Yaki Udon.

How do you make udon noodles thicker?

Transfer the dough to a cutting board and add more starch between the folds. Use a large sharp knife to slice the udon noodles in a single stroke without applying much downward pressure. You can cut them as thick as you like, but keep in mind that the udon will double in thickness when you boil them.

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