Recipe information
Yield
serves 4
Ingredients
1 1/2 pounds (4 medium) new potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
Coarse salt and fresh ground pepper
1/4 to 1/2 cup buttermilk
2 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces
Preparation
Step 1
Place the potatoes in a large saucepan; add enough cold water to cover by 2 inches. Bring to a boil; add 1 tablespoon salt, and cook until the potatoes are very tender when pierced with the tip of a paring knife, 20 to 25 minutes.
Step 2
Drain; place in a large bowl. Mash with a potato masher, then add the buttermilk and butter. Season with salt and pepper. Mash until smooth and combined.
Reprinted with permission from Everyday Food: Great Food Fast by Martha Stewart Living Magazine. Copyright © 2007 by Martha Stewart Living Magazine. Published by Crown Publishing Group. All Rights Reserved.
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