Homemade Potato Gnocchi

• floury potatoes↗2 lbs

  cut in large chunks

• eggs↗2

  beaten

• plain all-purpose flour↗1 1⁄4 - 1 1⁄2 cups
• salt↗2 teaspoons

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Cook the potatoes in salted, boiling water for 15 minutes, until tender. Drain well and return to the pan, set it over a low heat and dry the potatoes for 1-2 minutes.

2. 2

   Mash the potatoes until smooth, then gradually stir in the eggs and salt. Work in enough flour to form a soft dough.

3. 3

   Break off small pieces for the dough and roll into balls, using floured hands. Press the back of a fork into each ball to make indentations. Repeat until all the dough has been used. Leave the gnocchi to rest for 15-20 minutes before cooking.

4. 4

   Bring a large pan of water to a gentle boil. Add the gnocchi, about 10 at a time, and cook for 3-4 minutes, or until they float to the surface. Drain thoroughly and serve as soon as the gnocchi have been cooked.