Yam Puff

For years this has been a "for sure" when planning the holiday menus. The Puff is light and creamy with a crisp topping and "just" a hint of sweet.

• 6 cups Yams  (about 4 medium) 
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 eggs . . beaten
• 3 tablespoons flour
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1/2 cup of Panko bread crumbs
• 2 tablespoons Butter melted

1. Put yams on a baking sheet and wrap them in foil and bake them at 350 F for an hour or until very done. I slide a sharp knife into the largest one to ensure it is soft enough to mash.
2. After the Yam has been measured, mash it really well with a potato masher.
3. Add the butter and eggs. Beat well. (this can be done the day ahead and wrapped and kept cold)
4. Combine the flour, sugar, Baking Powder, salt, pepper.
5. Stir into the mashed yams.
6. Butter a flat casserole dish and spread the yam mixture into the pan.
7. Combine the crumbs and butter and sprinkle over the Yams.
8. Bake at 375 for about  45 minutes or until golden browned and puffed.