Ancho-Beer Mashers

Ingredients

• 0.5 cup ale beer 
• 5  ancho chile peppers 
• 2 pounds baking potatoes 
• 0.3 cup butter softened
• 2 teaspoons salt 
• 0.5 pound sweet potatoes 
• 1 cup water hot

Equipment

• mixing bowl
• blender
• hand mixer

Directions

1. Combine peppers and 1 cup hot water; let stand 10 minutes.
2. Drain peppers, reserving 1/2 cup water.
3. Process peppers and reserved water in a blender until smooth, stopping to scrape down sides.
4. Peel potatoes, and cut into 1-inch cubes. Cook in boiling water to cover 20 to 25 minutes or until tender; drain and place in a large mixing bowl.
5. Add pepper puree, beer, and salt; beat at medium speed with an electric mixer until smooth and fluffy (do not overbeat).