Quick creamy mashed potatoes

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Adam Gray's mashed potato recipe is made in a food processor, which provides a lovely, soft, pourable, pommes mousseline texture (not as thick as if using a masher or ricer). The key is to use a good floury potato (such as King Edwards or Maris Pipers) and to steam dry before mashing.

First published in 2015
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Ingredients

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Mashed potatoes recipe

Equipment

  • Food processor or blender

Method

1
Peel the potatoes and cut them into even-sized pieces (not too small). Put them in a large saucepan, cover with cold water and add a little salt
2
Bring the potatoes to the boil. Skim off any foam that forms on the surface then reduce the heat to a gentle simmer
3
Cook until the potatoes are tender but not overcooked. Drain in a colander and leave to steam dry for 1-2 minutes
4
Dice the butter and put half of it in a food processor with half the milk. Add the hot potatoes
5
Cover and blend until smooth, adding the rest of the milk and butter through the tube
6
Once the butter and milk are incorporated, remove from the food processor and add salt and pepper to taste. Serve the mashed potatoes immediately
First published in 2015
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Adam Gray pulls off classic British flavours with grace, intelligence and admirable lightness of touch.

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