Mashed Potatoes

Method

1. Peel the potatoes and cut into pieces, about one square inch. Put into a pot big enough to cover all the potato pieces with water.

2. Fill the pot with cool water and add about a tablespoon of salt.

3. Cover, place over medium-high heat, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer about 15–20 minutes, or until a knife or fork can easily pierce through the chunks.

   20 min

4. When the potatoes are done, drain thoroughly. Leave the potatoes in the pot and add 2–4 tablespoons of butter and about ¼–½ cup milk, half & half, or cream, depending on how many potatoes you're cooking. Be careful not to add too much liquid.

5. Mash to desired consistency with an electric mixer or a manual potato masher.