Benjamin Johnston wrote:

> Hi,
>
> I've almost given up on gnocchi. I've tried making it many times - with
> varying amounts of potato, flour and semolina. I've tried kneading it for
> different lengths of time. I've tried several recipies. But I just can't get
> my gnocchi to taste anywhere near the stuff you get in restaurants or even
> from a supermarket.
>
> Every single time it comes out rubbery. Really heavy and dense and rubbery.
> I'm pretty sure it isn't a problem with the cooking - because I can cook
> store-bought gnocchi fine. I'm pretty sure I must be doing something wrong
> during the preparation.
>
> Any ideas?
>
> Thanks a lot,
>
> -Benjamin Johnston
>
>
>
Probably kneading too much and incorporating too
much flower. I will post my recipe step by step on
my site next week. I hope it will help.

Ciao,

Anna Maria

http://www.annamariavolpi.com/page28.html