Challenge: Pillowy Sweet Potato Gnocchi

Key:

• less moisture = less flour = less chewy, more pillowy
• less kneading = less gluten development = less tough
  

Ideas:

• no need to strain or use potato ricer
• whisking is enough to make smooth...even adds air
• whisk over heat will get rid of moisture
• mix in bowl with a wooden spoon like a cookie dough will allow for least kneading
• if little potatoes, no need to roast...microwave will do as roasting doesn't dry out the potato anyway
  

Game Plan:

1. microwave whole yam (scrubbed, washed, and poked) til can poke a knife inside and pullout easily
   
2. cut in half and scoop out yam into saucier
3. whisk mixture on med / low heat to get rid of moisture
4. pour into big mixing bowl and let cool slightly
5. whisk in 1 egg yolk
6. add sifted 1/3 cup flour and combine with wooden spoon
7. add enough flour til rollable into a ball
8. roll onto floured surface
9. knead lightly 3-5 times to combine better
10. more flour under dough
11. rest 10 minutes
    
12. shape into rectangle with palms
    
13. cut, flour, roll, shape...DONE!