Mom's Mashed Potatoes

I've been trying to perfect my Mom's mashed potatoes for years! I think this recipe just about replicates them..although nothing is as good as Mom.:) My mom taught me some tricks over the years, when I was frustrated that they just weren't quite right...here is the recipe..with those tips and tricks! Enjoy! 

Mom's Mashed Potatoes Ingredients

You need: 

6 or 7 medium potatoes (washed and peeled)

2 tablespoons butter

1/4 cup of milk

1/2 teaspoon salt

and my favorite kitchen tool: The kitchenaid mixer!

After washing and peeling potatoes, boil them for 20 minutes or until soft, but not falling apart. Drain the potatoes and put them into the mixer. Add the milk, butter and salt. It seems like a lot of salt, but that is one of the tricks to good mashed potatoes! Let the potatoes mix for three minutes. The more time that they mix the better. It's all in how long you mix them! Taste and add more salt or butter to your liking:) Thanks, Mom!