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Peel the potatoes and cut them in chunks. Boil them in salted water until completely cooked.
Once cooked, mash them and let them cool. And 1 tablespoon of salt, 2 eggs and the flour.
You should get a tender dough but not so tender it can't be worked. If the dough is too tender, add a bit of water or milk.
Roll a bit of dough in 1-2 cm thick long roll and cut it in 2-3 cm small cylinders.
Boil gnocchi in hot salted water. The are ready when they approach surface. Once they reach the surface of the water leave them for 1 minute then drain them from the water. They can be then mixed with your preferred sauce.
Below are some example of excellent gnocchi sauces:
Sauce 1: Sugar and Cinnamon
In a plate mix the grated parmisan, the cinnamon and the sugar. Melt the butter in a pan and let it cool slighly. Pour the butter over the cooked gnocchi and then add the cinnamon mixture. Mix well and serve.
Sauce 2: Gorgonzola cheese
Cut the gorgonzola cheese in small cubs then put them in the milk together with the butter. Place on a medium heat until the cheese and butter are melted. When the sauce is ready, pour it over the cooked gnocchi. Add grated parmesan if you like it.
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