Gnocchi

Directions

1. 1
   Pierce the potatoes all over and bake at 350F (180C) for 50 minutes.
2. 2
   While the potatoes are still warm, cut them in half and scoop the flesh into a large bowl.
3. 3
   Discard the skin.
4. 4
   Using a fork, mash the potatoes well.
5. 5
   Stir in the egg, salt and pepper.
6. 6
   Sift the flour over the potato mixture and stir until just blended.
7. 7
   Scoop out a large spoonful of gnocchi dough.
8. 8
   Roll each scoop on the work surface into about a 1/2 inch diameter rope.
9. 9
   Cut the dough into 1-inch pieces.
10. 10
    Roll each piece of dough over a wooden paddle with ridges or over the tines of a fork to form grooves in the dough.
11. 11
    Set formed gnocchi on a baking sheet while you form the rest of the dough.
12. 12
    Working in two batches, cook the gnocchi in a large pot of boiling water until they have all risen to the surface, about 3 minutes.