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- Potatoes – 10-12 pieces
- Butter – 50g (about 3.5 tablespoons)
- Milk – 100g (about 1/2 cup)
- Egg – 1
- Bread crumbs for coating
- Stems (from pears or apples) – 5-6 pieces
- Bay leaves – 5-6 pieces
- Salt and olive oil to taste
Peel the potatoes. Boil them in salted water until tender. Drain and mash the potatoes. Add the butter and stir until it melts. Add the milk and mix until smooth. Stir in the egg quickly to combine.
Divide the mashed potatoes into 5-6 portions. Shape each portion into a ball and roll it in bread crumbs. Shape each ball into a pear by slightly elongating the top, and use a toothpick to create a small indentation at the top.
Place the shaped pears on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and drizzle them with olive oil. Bake for a few minutes until they develop a light golden crust. Insert the stems and bay leaves into the indentations.
