~gnocchi recipe~

gnocchi recipe

1/2 # potato

3/4 cup a.p. flour

1 egg yolk

salt and pepper ( to taste )

1 tsp. white wine

1 tbls. flavoring ( optional )

roast potatoes in oven 350degrees till fork tender

remove and peel while hot

slightly smash and return to oven for 5 min. till dry

put in mixer with paddle attachment and mixer on meium speed 45 seconds

add egg yolk while mixer is on

stop mixer and add salt and pepper and 3/4 of flour

mix on medium till flour is incorporated

add rest of flour and flavoring ( optional )

add white wine and finish mixing

do not over mix

roll, cut and shape on textured board

leave on parchment covered sheet tray to dry

boil salted water in pan

drop gnocchi in boiling water and cook till gnocchi float to the top

remove from water; drain

saute in clarified butter and season to order

serve