Duchesse potatoes

Have a hungry stomach? Then this Duchesse potato mash recipe is sure to set you at ease. Enjoy!



Ingredients:
4 pounds of large red potatoes
6 tablespoons of butter
1 1/4 cups of milk
3 large egg yolks


Method:

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F
2. Peel and quarter the potatoes. Then, in a large saucepan, cover with cold water by about 2 inches (add a pinch of salt)
3. Cook potatoes in a large pot of boiling salted water about 30 minutes, or until very tender.
.4. Whilst the potatoes are simmering, in a small saucepan heat the butter with milk over a moderately low heat until melted and keep warm.
5. Drain the potatoes in a colander and force through a ricer or food mill into a large bowl. Beat in the milk mixture, yolks.
6. Season to taste
7. Spread 1/3 of the potatoes in a buttered 1-quart gratin dish. Transfer the remaining potatoes into a pastry bag fitted with a ¾ inch star tip.
8. Pipe the remaining potatoes into the dish from the bag
9. Bake uncovered for 30 minutes or till golden brown on top.

Serves 4