How to Make Mashed Potatoes

You will need the following:

• Potatoes
• Potato Brush
• Sink
• Potable Water
• Knife
• Pot
• Cooktop
• Bowl
• Strainer
• Hand Masher
• Salt
• Butter
• Cream

Step 1: Select (1) Medium Potato Per Person. My Favorite Are Butter Potatoes.

Step 2: Peel Each Potato, Cutting Out the Bad Spots. an Example of a Bad Spot Is the Dented Area on the Bottom of the Potato on the Right in the Previous Picture.

Step 3: Wash Peeled Potatoes With a Potato Brush, Re-checking for Blemishes.

Step 4: Select a Pot Twice the Size of the Potatoes.

Step 5: Dice Potatoes Into Similar-sized Pieces.

Step 6: Put Diced Potatoes Into a Pot With Water So That the Water Is ½” Above the Potatoes.

Step 7: Add Salt to the Water (1/2 Tsp Per Potato).

Step 8: Turn Burner to Medium Heat.

Step 9: Boil Potatoes Until They Are Fork Tender (approx. 5-8 Minutes).

Step 10: Strain Potatoes and Place Into a Mixing Bowl.

Step 11: Use Hand Masher to Mash (and Stir) Potatoes.

Step 12: Add Butter (1 Tsp Per Potato) and Cream (1/2-1 Cup) in Small Increments to Desired Taste.

Step 13: Stir Together and You're Finished!