How Do You Make Fluffy Mashed Potatoes?
If you’re not careful, your mashed potatoes can turn into a sloppy mess. The trick to making fluffy mashed potatoes is keeping them hot throughout the process. If they cool down, they become heavy and compacted. Peel and cut the potatoes and put them in a large saucepan, then cover them with one inch of water. Cover and bring to a quick boil. Once the water is boiling, uncover the saucepan and let the potatoes boil gently until they are tender when pierced with a fork. Drain the potatoes immediately. Potatoes become water-logged if left in water. To remove excess water, returned the well-drained potatoes to the saucepan and cook them over medium-low heat for 1-2 minutes, shaking the pan constantly, until the potatoes look dull, not moist. For the best texture, mash the hot potatoes with a potato ricer or food mill. You can also use an electric mixer, as long as the potatoes are not whipped too fast or too long. Stir warm cream or milk and butter into the potatoes until they reach the d
