Handmade Gnocchi

Directions

1. 1
   Bake the potatoes until theyre tender when pierced with a fork, about an hour.
2. 2
   Scoop the flesh out of potatoes and put into a large bowl.
3. 3
   While the potatoes are still a bit warm add the eggs, 2 cups of the flour, salt, pepper and nutmeg.
4. 4
   Stir and knead until a dough forms, adding more flour if it seems too sticky.
5. 5
   You may not need all the flour called for as potato sizes and moisture content vary.
6. 6
   It is important not to add too much flour, or the gnocchi will be too dry.
7. 7
   Divide the dough into 4 even pieces and roll each piece into a 1 wide snake.
8. 8
   Cut the long snakes into 1 pieces.
9. 9
   Heat a large pot of water to boiling and salt it liberally.
10. 10
    Drop the gnocchi into the boiling water and let them cook for 2-3 minutes, until they float to the surface.
11. 11
    Drain well and toss with a bit of olive oil.