Step 1: Roast & mash the potatoes
Gnocchi components
- russet potatoes1000 g~ 6 medium potatoes
Preheat the oven to 450°F/232°C.
Pierce the potatoes all over with a fork and place them on a wire rack set over a baking sheet. the potatoes in the oven until the insides are fork-tender, about 45-60 minutes, depending on their size.
Once cool enough to handle, remove the skin from the baked potatoes and scoop the flesh into a potato ricer. Rice the potatoes into a thin layer on a work surface to let the steam escape for about 5 minutes.
- Note: You can also use a potato masher or fork, but be careful not to over-mash the potatoes.