Perfect Mashed Potatoes

Directions

1. 1
   Place peeled potatoes in a medium pot and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to a simmer. Add a generous pinch of salt and continue to simmer until potatoes are fork tender, about 20 minutes.
2. 2
   When potatoes are done, drain and return potatoes to pot to dry slightly. Run potatoes through food mill or potato ricer into pot.
3. 3
   Heat milk in saucepan. Add hot milk to potatoes and mix until smooth. Add butter and heat until finely textured and fluffy.