Good Old-Fashioned Mashed Potato

Directions

1. 1
   Peel and cut potatoes into approx equal size pieces.
2. 2
   Add potatoes to a saucepan of boiling water and boil until tender.
3. 3
   Drain the potatoes and return them to the saucepan.
4. 4
   Use a masher or ricer to mash the potatoes with. The longer you mash the smoother it will be (I just hate it when my mash has lumps!).
5. 5
   Add the butter and mash it into the potatoes until melted. Add the milk/cream and mash until a smooth consistency is achieved. Add more milk/cream if you would like a softer or sloppier mash.
6. 6
   Add salt and pepper to taste.
7. 7
   You can also mash in some softened onions, garlic or spring onions.
8. 8
   You can also use sweet potato (kumara) or any variety of potato to make mash with.