Category: Vegetables

BOILED POTATOES



1 tbsp Salt

1 Bay leaf [optl]

Water, to cover



MASHED POTATOES



2 lb Hot boiled peeled potatoes [=4 potatoes]

1 cup Buttermilk or milk

4 tsp Butter

1 tsp Salt

1/2 tsp Pepper

Basics for new cooks:



Boiling Potatoes:



Scrub or peel potatoes; place in large pot. Cover with cold water, add salt [about 1 tb for 16 cups of water.] and bay leaf. Bring to boil. Cover and boil for about 20 minutes or until fork-tender. Drain, remove bay leaf and return potatoes to pot over low heat for 30 seconds to evaporate excess moisture.



Mashed Potatoes:



In pot, mash together potatoes, buttermilk, butter, salt and pepper until smooth.



Source: Canadian Living magazine, Apr 95 Presented in article by Elizabeth Baird: "Only The Best" Recipe by Canadian Living Test Kitchen



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