Gnocco fritto (fried gnocchi)

Ingredients

• 250 g flour
• 50 g lard
• 20 g brewer’s yeast
• salt to taste
• oil and lard for frying

Preparation

1. After melting the yeast in some hot water, prepare an elastic dough with the flour, lard, yeast and a pinch of salt.
2. Leave to stand for about an hour and then roll it out, cutting it into diamond shapes approx. 8cm in length and 3-4cm in height and then fry them in plenty of oil.
3. If you wish, serve them with parmesan flakes, a selection of cold cuts or a placed on a salad with balsamic vinegar.