Simple Mashed Potatoes

Total time: 30 minutes
   No garlic, onion or leek.... Simply mashed, with lots of butter, the old-fashioned way.

 Ingredients:

• 2 medium potatoes 
• 2 tbs butter
• 1 - 2 tbs milk or buttermilk
• dash salt

 Instructions:

• The potatoes:
• Peel potatoes and cut into large chunks. 
• Put potatoes in medium saucepan and add just enough water to cover.  Add salt and cover. 
• Bring to a boil over medium heat.  When boiling (and pay attention or they will boil over) reduce heat and take cover partially off.  Continue cooking until done, 15 - 20 minutes.  They should be very done, easily coming apart when poked with a fork. 
• When done, drain and put back on the heat 10 seconds or so to evaporate any excess moisture.
• To finish: 
• Mash potatoes with a potato masher (or fork if you don't have one).
• Add butter and enough of the milk to get your desired consistency.