Can I use bread flour to make pasta?

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I want to make pasta but I only have bread flour will that be ok? Or could I use plain or self raising flour? All the recipes I have found say you need pasta flour.
Thanks

yes you can use bread flour. You can use plain, but I wouldn't, you're not going to get the gluten necessary for good pasta and it will be brittle.

Do look out for tipo 00 pasta flour though, its really does make a difference. I've bought it in tesco so its easy enough to find. Even better if you can find some farina di semolina to add in, you will have perfect pasta!

Thank you