Classic Pommes Dauphine Recipe: French Potato Puffs That Fry Up Light, Golden and Reliable
Pommes dauphine are French potato puffs made by mixing dry mashed potatoes with pâte à choux, then frying the mixture until golden. They are different from mashed potatoes, fries, or gratin because the choux paste gives the potatoes lift, structure, and a softer center. I make them when I want a classic French side dish for roast meats, steak dinners, holiday meals, or a Sunday lunch that feels a little more old-school.
- Servings: 6
Source: Michel Dumas
Ingredients
- pounds yellow potatoes
- tablespoon salt
- plus 1 tablespoon water
- tablespoons salted butter
- all-purpose flour
- large eggs
- teaspoon salt
- teaspoon black pepper or white pepper
- nutmeg
- Neutral oil