Quick Gnocchi

Directions

1. 1
   place potatoes in a medium bowl.
2. 2
   pour in boiling water.
3. 3
   stir until well blended and let cool.
4. 4
   stir in egg, salt and pepper.
5. 5
   blend in flourto make a fairly stiff dough.
6. 6
   turn dough onto a well floured surface.
7. 7
   Knead lightly.
8. 8
   divide dough into 1/2.
9. 9
   shape each 1/2 into a long thin roll about the size of a breadstick.
10. 10
    dip knife into flour and cut into bite sized pieces.
11. 11
    Bring salted water to boil in a large pot.
12. 12
    add a few gnocchi to boiling water.
13. 13
    as gnocchi rises to surface remove with a slotted spoon.
14. 14
    repeat until all cooked.