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jamie oliver crispy duchess potatoes

Jamie Oliver Crispy Duchess Potatoes
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Jamie Oliver Crispy Duchess Potatoes are made by enriching smooth mashed potatoes with egg yolks and butter, piping them into swirls, and baking until golden. The egg yolks help the potatoes hold their shape while creating a lightly crisp exterior.

Ingredients

Scale

  • 1kg floury potatoes (such as Maris Piper or King Edward)

  • 60g butter

  • 3 egg yolks

  • Sea salt

  • Freshly ground black pepper

  • A pinch of nutmeg (optional)

  • Extra butter or beaten egg yolk for brushing

Instructions

Step 1: Cook the Potatoes Until Tender

Peel and cut the potatoes into even chunks. Boil them in well-salted water for 18–20 minutes until completely soft and easily pierced with a knife.

Step 2: Drain and Steam Dry

Drain the potatoes thoroughly and return them to the hot pan for 1–2 minutes. This removes excess moisture, which is essential for a light, fluffy texture.

Step 3: Mash Until Smooth

Mash the potatoes until completely smooth with no lumps. For best results, use a potato ricer or masher rather than a blender.

Step 4: Enrich the Mash

Stir in the butter while the potatoes are still hot, then add the egg yolks one at a time. Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg if using. The mash should be smooth, rich, and pipeable.

Step 5: Pipe the Potatoes

Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F). Spoon the mash into a piping bag fitted with a star nozzle and pipe swirls onto a lined baking tray.

Step 6: Add the Crisp Finish

Brush the tops lightly with melted butter or beaten egg yolk. This helps the duchess potatoes turn golden and crisp.

Step 7: Bake Until Golden

Bake for 20–25 minutes until the edges are crisp and the tops are lightly browned. Serve immediately while hot.

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