Floury, yellow-fleshed potatoes for this recipe.

These croquettes make a perfect accompaniment to a roast.

1. peel and wash the potatoes; steam them or cook in boiling water; 
2. drain and mash without adding any liquid;
3. melt the butter in a saucepan; whisk in the egg yolks and continue whisking over low heat until the mixture thickens;
4. immediately remove from the heat and blend into the mashed potatoes; 
5. season with salt, pepper and nutmeg and form into croquettes;
6. roll each one in flour, then dip into the bowl containing two beaten eggs; 
7. roll in bread crumbs and deep fry; remove when golden;
8. serve hot.