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Mashed Potatoes

Though this is a simple recipe, I include it because there is a slightly different way we prepare it and I think the difference makes for a tastier result.

Ingredients
2 1/2		lbs.		Potatoes, White
3		tbsp		Lightly Salted Butter
1/4		tsp		White Pepper
1/4		cup		Milk Or as much as needed for the consistency preferred
2		tbsp		Sour Cream Optional

Directions
1		Wash and peel, or do not peel, the potatoes. For Thanksgiving I peel them, but normally I do not. Cut the potatoes into about one inch chunks. Put them in a large pot and add water just until the potatoes are barely covered.
2		Cook over medium/high heat. Watch them after ten minutes or so. I cook them until the water is just about evaporated. It doesn't hurt if a little water is left.
3		Check to make sure the potatoes are cooked by piercing with a sharp knife. They should be very easily pierced.
4		Add the butter.
5		Mash the potatoes well until they are quite smooth.
6		Add the milk and continue to mash. Add the white pepper and sour cream, if desired.
7		Your potatoes are ready.