Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 5
• 3 lbs boiling potatoes, such as yukon gold, peeled
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/4 lb unsalted butter
• 3/4-1 cup buttermilk
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Recipe

• 1 in a large pot, bring 4 quarts of water and 2 tablespoons of salt to a boil. meanwhile, cut the potatoes into 1 1/2-inch cubes and add them to the boiling water. bring the water to a boil again, lower the heat and simmer uncovered for 10 to 15 minutes, until the potatoes fall apart easily when pierced with a fork.
• 2 meanwhile, heat the milk and butter in a small saucepan, making sure it doesn't boil. set aside until the potatoes are done.
• 3 as soon as the potatoes are tender, drain them in a colander. mash potaotes with a potato masher and/or electric mixer. as soon as the potatoes are mashed, stir in the hot milk-and-butter mixture with a whisk or rubber spatula. add enough buttermilk to make the potatoes creamy.
• 4 add 2 teaspoons of salt and the pepper, to taste, and serve hot.