Boil the potatoes

• Place the unpeeled potatoes in a pot of salted water.
• Boil until a stick slides in and out very easily.

Peel and dry the potatoes

• Peel the potatoes while still hot, then cut them into larger pieces.
• Let the steam evaporate.

Mash and beat in the butter

• Mash the potatoes.
• Over low to medium heat, add the butter one piece at a time, stirring continuously.

Add the milk and season

• Pour in the warm milk and season with salt.
• Stir until smooth and serve hot.