Recipes

Yam Puff

For years this has been a "for sure" when planning the holiday menus. The Puff is light and creamy with a crisp topping and "just" a hint of sweet.

First of all I buy three or four medium sized Yams. I wrap them in foil and bake them at 350 F for an hour or until very done. I slide a sharp knife into the largest one to ensure it is soft enough to mash.

Ingredients:

6 cups Yams or Turnips
2 tablespoons Butter
2 eggs . . beaten
3 tablespoons flour
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
salt and pepper to taste
pinch nutmeg. . .optional
1/2 cup of bread crumbs. . .I use Panko
2 tablespoons Butter melted

Preparation:

After the Yam has been measured. . .mash it really well with a potato masher. Add the butter and eggs. Beat well. . .(this can be done the day ahead and wrapped and kept cold)

Combine the flour, sugar, Baking Powder, salt, pepper and Nutmeg. Stir into the Yam. . .or Turnips

Butter a flat casserole dish and spread the Yam/Turnip mixture into the pan. Combine the crumbs and butter and sprinkle over the Yam/Turnips

Bake at 375 for about 1/2 hour. . .or until lightly browned. . .I leave mine in for closer to 45.