Mashed Potatoes

Directions

1. 1
   Put the potatoes in a pot and cover with cold water.
2. 2
   Put the pot over medium-high heat and cook until the potatoes are fork tender, about 15 to 20 minutes.
3. 3
   Drain, return to the pot and put over low heat for 3 minutes to dry the potatoes.
4. 4
   Mash them with a potato masher.
5. 5
   While the potatoes are boiling combine the cream, butter, sour cream, and rosemary and thyme sprigs in a pot over medium-low heat.
6. 6
   Heat to a simmer, turn off the heat and let steep 10 minutes.
7. 7
   Remove the herb sprigs and discard.
8. 8
   Slowly add the heated cream and butter to the potatoes and mix in with a wooden spoon or a hand mixer until all the cream is incorporated.
9. 9
   Be careful not to overmix or the potatoes will become gummy.