Gnocchi

Ingredients

• 1 kg starchy potatoes
• 1 egg
• Salt
• Nutmeg (freshly grated)
• 200 g Flour

Instructions

1. 1.

   Step 1

2. 2.

   Wash the potatoes thoroughly and cook for about 25 minutes. Prepare or weigh the remaining ingredients.

3. 3.

   Step 2

4. 4.

   Drain the potatoes and peel them.

5. 5.

   Step 3

6. 6.

   Press the peeled potatoes through a potato ricer and let them steam on the work surface.

7. 7.

   Step 4

8. 8.

   Spread the pressed potatoes slightly, season with salt and nutmeg. Create a well in the center and crack the egg into it. Sprinkle flour over the mixture and knead everything into a smooth dough that no longer sticks to the hands. Adjust the amount of flour if necessary.

9. 9.

   Step 5

10. 10.

    On a floured work surface roll the dough into finger‑thick ropes and cut pieces about 1.5 cm wide.

11. 11.

    Step 6

12. 12.

    With floured hands roll the pieces into small balls.

13. 13.

    Step 7

14. 14.

    Press the classic pattern onto each ball with a gnocchi roller (or the back of a fork) and cover with a kitchen towel for about 10 minutes to rest.

15. 15.

    Step 8

16. 16.

    Drop the gnocchi into boiling salted water. Let them gently rise for about 5 minutes. The gnocchi are done when they float to the surface.