Classic Fluffy Mashed Potatoes

Ingredients

Servings

4 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 14 16

US / METRIC

4

Large Potatoes

1/3 cup

Salted Butter

3/4 cup

Milk

1 tsp

Baking Powder

to taste

Salt

to taste

Ground Black Pepper

Cooking Instructions

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Step 1

Wash and peel Potatoes (4) and cut into quarters. Place in a bowl of water and leave to soak for 20 minutes.

Step 2

Drain potatoes and place in a large pot. Cover by about 3 inches with cold water. Add a generous sprinkle of salt. Bring to the boil and cook until potatoes are tender when poked with a fork, about 45 minutes.

Step 3

When potatoes are done, drain in a colander in a sink.

Step 4

While still hot, mash the potatoes with a potato masher or ricer.

Step 5

Heat the Milk (3/4 cup) and Salted Butter (1/3 cup) in a saucepan over a medium heat, until butter is melted.

Step 6

Sprinkle the Baking Powder (1 tsp) over the mashed potatoes.

Step 7

Pour the hot milk and butter mixture over the mashed potatoes.

Step 8

Mix until combined.

Step 9

Season with Salt (to taste) and Ground Black Pepper (to taste) .

Step 10

Serve and enjoy!