Irish Potatoes Mashed

Ingredients

• 8 to 10 Irish potatoes
• 1/4 teaspoon of salt for boiling
• 2 1/2 tablespoons of butter
• 1/2 cup of milk 
• A pinch of salt for taste

Directions

1. First, peel the potatoes and then put the potatoes in a pot and fill the pot with enough water to cover the potatoes. Add the 1/4 teaspoon of salt to the water before boiling. 
2. Boil potatoes until the potatoes are tender. Let the potatoes cool off for a few minutes before putting them in a bowl then add in the 2 1/2 tablespoons of butter. 
3. With a potato masher or tablespoon, mash and mix the potatoes and butter. 
4. Slowly pour in the milk mixing the potatoes and butter with it. Pour in as much or as little milk for desired consistency. 
5. Add the pinch of salt for taste. 

Source — Creole Cookery Book
Prepared by Victoria Ned
Louisiana Anthology
March 24, 2020