A Lovely Soft Mash with Milk and Bay

Ingredients

• medium to large floury potatoes 6
• bay leaves 5
• milk 3/4 cup (200ml)
• butter 5 tablespoons (75g)

Instructions

1. Peel the potatoes and boil them in deep salted water until tender.
2. Put the bay leaves into the milk in a separate pan and bring to a boil.
3. Turn off the heat and set aside.
4. The bay leaves will gently flavor the milk.
5. Drain the potatoes, then return them to the pan, cover with a kitchen towel, and let sit for a few minutes.
6. Put the potatoes into a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment and beat with the butter and a little black pepper.
7. With the mixer on slow, pour in the milk, leaving the bay leaves behind, and continue beating until almost sloppy.
8. Season and serve immediately.