or potatoes — with water and yeast. The yeast reacts with the sugars and starches present in the base ingredient, fermenting the mixture until it forms ethanol (alcohol). Once the mixture is ...

Add potatoes, enough oil to cover (4-6 cups ... Carefully add brandy (it may flame), and cook off alcohol, 1-2 minutes. Add stock and simmer until reduced by half, 3-5 minutes.