Fried Clouds: Gnoccho Fritto (Mario Batali) Recipe

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Fried Clouds: Gnoccho Fritto (Mario Batali)
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  1. Mound 3 1/2 cups of the flour in the center of a large wooden cutting board. Make a well in the middle of the flour and add the yeast mixture, melted butter and sparkling water. Using a fork begin to incorporate the flour, starting with the inner rim of the well.
  2. As you expand the well, keep pushing the flour up from the base of the mound to retain the well shape. The dough will come together when half of the flour is incorporated.
  3. Start kneading the dough with both hands, using the palms of your hands. Once you have a cohesive mass, remove the dough from the board, and scrape up and discard any leftover bits. Lightly reflour the board and continue kneading for 6 more minutes. The dough should be elastic and a little sticky. Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover and allow to rest for 30 minutes at room temperature.
  4. Heat 4 inches of olive oil in a deep pot to 350 degrees F.
  5. Pull off 1/2 of the rested and risen dough, and with a rolling pin, roll it out to a rectangle, about 1/8-inch thick. With a pizza wheel cut the dough into 4-inch squares. Fry them 3 at a time in the hot oil until puffed and golden brown on both sides. Transfer hot clouds to paper towels to drain for 2 to 3 minutes.
  6. Serve warm with Italian cold cuts.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 114.04 Kcal (477 kJ)
Calories from fat 38.63 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.29g 7%
Cholesterol 5.09mg 2%
Sodium 272.29mg 11%
Potassium 53.92mg 1%
Total Carbs 17.92g 6%
Sugars 7.51g 30%
Dietary Fiber 0.46g 2%
Protein 1.02g 2%
Calcium 9.2mg 1%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 263.3 Kcal (1102 kJ)
Calories from fat 89.18 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.91g 7%
Cholesterol 11.75mg 2%
Sodium 628.68mg 11%
Potassium 124.5mg 1%
Total Carbs 41.38g 6%
Sugars 17.34g 30%
Dietary Fiber 1.05g 2%
Protein 2.37g 2%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 1%
Iron 0.1mg 0%
Calcium 21.2mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 2.5
    Points
  • 3
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

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