Gnocchis - Ricotta Cheese Recipe

Gnocchis are a lot of work, and if you are a dad wanting to spend time with your kids, this is a great activity. You will need a gnocchi board, or you can use a fork. Truly simple.

Ingredients

6 cups flour
2 eggs.
Garlic Powder 1-2 tsp
Salt 1-2 tsp
16ox Ricotta Cheese

 

Equipment - Gnocchi Boards


In a large mixing bowl, add the 6 cups of flour. Swirl once or twice around the bowl the garlic powder and salt. Mix both into the flour. Add 2 eggs and hand mix the eggs. Next, add the Ricotta cheese and you will start to form a consistency for pasta dough. During this process, you want to monitor the moisture of the dough. Spread a thin layer of flour as needed on the surface you are

kneading the dough. You want the dough to form a firm ball. Once firm, continue with the next step.

Using a knife, slice a 1/2 inch (similar to a slice of bread. Roll the dough into a long snake (like when you were a kid playing with playdough) Center your hands on the Gnocchi Board. Roll your dough one complete cycle. Your ridges will generally connect once a full circle is achieved. 

You want to place the gnocchis on a cookie sheet. Wax paper is generally recommended as a foundation. You want to freeze the trays once full for firmness so you can place the gnocchis in one-quart freezer bags. Gnoccis generally freeze well for 6 months when you use a high-quality freezer bag. Squeeze the air out or use a vacuum sealer. 

It takes a long time to accumulate a pound on Gnoccis. That's why this is a great father/child activity. You will have a few hours to chat and enjoy the activity.