Potato Gnocchi
This family recipe is a real comfort food. Enjoy with a tomato sauce, cheese sauce or just drizzle with olive oil.
Preheat the oven at <temperature>210<unit>ºC</unit></temperature>
Wrap <quantity>2<unit>kg</unit></quantity> of starchy potatoes in aluminum foil
Bake the potatoes for about 45m, until fork-tender
Peel the potatoes while still hot
Pass the potatoes through a sieve into a large bowl
Separate <quantity>4</quantity> egg yolks from the whites in a bowl
Make a well in the middle of the potatoes and place the egg yolks
Sift <quantity>300<unit>g</unit></quantity> of all-purpose flour over the potatoes
Add <quantity>1<unit>tsp</unit></quantity> of salt and <quantity>½<unit>tsp</unit></quantity> of black pepper powder. Mix until uniform
Transfer to a clean surface and knead the dough until it is homogeneous and doesn't stick to your hands. If needed, add more flour, <quantity>1<unit>tbsp</unit></quantity> at a time, to obtain this consistency, being careful to not make the dough too heavy
Divide the dough into small portions and make <quantity>1<unit>inch</unit></quantity> thick rolls. Cut each roll into <quantity>1<unit>inch</unit></quantity> long pieces
Bring water to a simmer in a medium pot and add <quantity>2<unit>tbsp</unit></quantity> of vegetable oil
Add salt to taste. Cook the gnocchi until they float. The potato gnocchi is ready
Enjoy with your favorite sauce!
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