Potato Croquettes.
3 potatoes of good size.
4 tablespoonfuls of hot milk.
1 tablespoonful of butter.
1/2 teaspoonful of salt.
1/8 teaspoonful of pepper.
1 egg.
Bread crumbs.
Boil the potatoes for thirty minutes; then drain them and mash fine and light. Beat in the seasoning, milk, and butter. Let the mixture cool slightly; then roll into cylinders or balls. Beat the egg in a soup plate. Coat the croquettes, one at a time, with the egg, then roll in dried bread crumbs. When all are done, fry in hot fat until they are brown,—about a minute and a half. Drain on brown paper and serve at once.