Mashed Potatoes

For beginners. Simple, delicious.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 12
• Yields: 6 cups of mashed potatoes

Ingredients

• 8 (3 lb)  yukon gold potatoes
• 1⁄4-1⁄2 cup butter
• 1⁄2-1  cup heavy cream or 1⁄2-1  cup milk
•  salt and pepper

Directions

1. Peel, and roughly chop potatoes into equal sized chunks.
2. Place potatoes in a pot and add water to cover. Add a few dashes of salt.
3. Bring potatoes to a boil until easily pierced with a fork, approximately 10 minutes depending on the size of your chunks.
4. Drain cooking water from the potatoes and place them in a large bowl. Cover them with a cloth dishtowel to further absorb moisture.
5. Combine the butter and cream in a saucepan over medium high heat. Scald the cream mixture just until steaming (do not boil).
6. Remove the dishtowel and pour 1/2 the hot cream mixture into the bowl with the potatoes.
7. Using a potato masher or a hand mixer, mash and blend the potatoes and cream until smooth and fluffy.
8. Add the rest of the hot cream as desired and mix for creamier potatoes.