Sweet Potato Gnocchi
These homemade sweet potato gnocchi are a delightful twist on a classic dish, perfect for sharing with family and friends. Give this recipe a try for your next dinner party or cozy night in—it's sure to impress!
Equipment
- 1 Baking sheet
- 1 Mixer
- 1 mixing bowl
- 1 Sharp Knife
- 1 large pot
Ingredients
- 2.2 lbs sweet potatoes about 3 medium-sized sweet potatoes
- 3.5 tablespoons unsalted butter 50 grams
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt
- 4 ¾ cups all-purpose flour 600 grams, plus extra for dusting
- 2 eggs
Instructions
Bake the Sweet Potatoes
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Wash the sweet potatoes thoroughly and place them whole on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Pierce each sweet potato several times with a fork.
- Bake for about 45 minutes until tender.
Prepare the Sweet Potato Puree
- Allow the baked sweet potatoes to cool slightly, then peel them.
- Transfer the peeled sweet potatoes to a mixing bowl.
- While they're still warm, add the butter cut into small pieces and the salt.
- Mash everything together using a potato masher or mixer until you get a smooth puree.
- Let the puree cool completely.
Make the Dough
- Once the puree is cool, add the eggs and mix well to combine.
- Gradually add the flour to the sweet potato mixture in several batches:
- Start by adding about 1 ⅓ cups (200 grams) of flour and mix using a wooden spoon.
- Add another 1 ⅓ cups (200 grams) of flour and mix again.
- Finally, add the remaining flour and mix until a dough forms.
- The dough should be soft but manageable.
Shape the Gnocchi
- Lightly flour your work surface with all-purpose flour.
- Take a portion of the dough and roll it into a rope about 1 inch thick.
- Cut the rope into pieces about 1 inch long to form the gnocchi.
- Place the gnocchi on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, ensuring they don't touch.
To Cook Immediately:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Gently drop the gnocchi into the boiling water.
- Cook until they rise to the surface, about 2 minutes.
- Remove with a slotted spoon and serve with your favorite sauce.
To Freeze:
- Place the gnocchi on a flat tray lined with parchment paper, making sure they aren't touching.
- Freeze them until solid, then transfer to a freezer-safe bag.
- When ready to cook, drop the frozen gnocchi into boiling salted water.
- Ensure there's plenty of water so it doesn't cool down too much.
- Cook until they float to the top, about 2-3 minutes.
Serve
- Serve the cooked gnocchi with stew or a sauce of your choice. Enjoy!