Christmas is the feast commemorating the birth of Christ. It is fixed in the liturgical year as December 25th and is preceded by four week of fasting called Advent.Perfect Mashed Potatoes
- 8 medium potatoes, peeled, cut into 1” pieces
- 2 tsp. salt, divided
- ¼ cup butter, softened
- ½ to1 cup milk or cream
1 large saucepan, combine 5 cups water, potatoes, and 1 ½ tsp. salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium; cover and cook 12 to 15 minutes or until potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.
Drain potatoes thoroughly in colander. Return to saucepan; heat over med.-low heat for two to three minutes for potatoes to dry, stirring occasionally.
In saucepan, mash potatoes with potato masher or beat with an electric hand mixer. Stir in butter, remaining ½ tsp. salt and ½ cup of hot milk. Add additional milk a little at a time if needed, beat until light and fluffy.
