[header] How to cook mashed potatoes [title] Put the potatoes into a large pot of water. [step] Do not peel or cut the potatoes. Instead, scrub them clean first, then put them into a large pot.
[header] How to cook mashed potatoes [title] Put the potatoes into a large pot of water. [step] Do not peel or cut the potatoes. Instead, scrub them clean first, then put them into a large pot.
Fill the pot enough water until the water level is 1 inch (2.54 centimeters) above the potatoes. [substeps] Keeping the potatoes whole (not peeled or cut) will prevent them from absorbing too much water. [title] Bring the water to a boil over high heat. [step] Set the temperature to high and bring the water to a boil over high heat. Wash out the pot with hot water and place the peeled potatoes into the pot. [substeps] The potatoes can be cool-pressed, stored in the refrigerator, or roasted on the stovetop. [substeps] If you are doing this for a water-based recipe, the size of the pot you have will depend on how many potatoes you are preparing. For most recipes, the smaller the pot, the smaller the potato.