Mashed Potatoes

Directions

1. 1
   Dice potatoes and place in a medium pot with cold water in it.
2. 2
   Add bay leaf.
3. 3
   Bring potatoes to a boil and cook for 10-15 minutes or until potatoes are fork tender.
4. 4
   Drain potatoes, discard bay leaf, and place back in pot.
5. 5
   Place over medium high heat and allow to dry out for a few minutes.
6. 6
   For creamy potatoes, go ahead and place through a food mill, but for chunky potatoes add the rest of the ingredients and mash with a potato masher.