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- Duchess Potatoes
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- Boil 2-3 medium-large russets in some lightly salted water. Drain.
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- Return the pan to the heat and dry up and remaining moisture. Beat the
- potatoes until smooth. Add in some butter, 2-4 tbls. Add 1 egg yolk to the
- cooled potato mixture. Add some heavy cream or the reserved liquid, or a
- combination of the two to the potatoes. Whip after each addition of liquid.
- Season the mixture with some salt, pepper and a little nutmeg. Spoon into
- a pastry bag fitted with a star tip and pipe individual servings onto a
- buttered or foil-lined baking sheet.
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- Bake in a preheated over at 400 degrees in the upper rack until the edges
- start to brown, about 20 minutes. Drizzle with butter and serve.
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