Do the Mashed Potatoes

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds purple sweet potatoes (see Note)
• peeled
• Salt
• 1/2 cup whole milk
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper

Instructions

1. Put the potatoes in a medium saucepan and cover them with water.
2. Salt the water generously.
3. Bring to a boil and simmer for 15 minutes or until the potatoes are tender but not mushy.
4. Meanwhile, combine the milk and butter in a small saucepan set over medium-low heat.
5. Bring to a simmer and remove from the heat.
6. Drain the potatoes, return them to the pan, and set the pan over low heat for 1 minute to dry the potatoes out.
7. Remove the pan from the heat and mash the potatoes with a potato masher or fork while gradually adding the warm milk mixture.
8. Season with salt and pepper.