Mashed Potatoes

Ingredients

• 1  bay leaf 
• 2 tablespoons chives chopped
• 4 pounds golden creamer potatoes peeled cut into quarters
• 2 cups heavy cream 
• 8 servings kosher salt and pepper black freshly ground
• 3 tablespoons butter unsalted

Equipment

• bowl
• sauce pan
• pot
• potato ricer

Directions

1. Watch how to make this recipe.
2. Put the potatoes into a large pot, add the bay leaf, 2 tablespoons salt, and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and cook until the potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes.
3. Drain them well and remove the bay leaf. Meanwhile, heat the cream and butter in a small saucepan.
4. Put the potatoes through a ricer or food mill into a bowl.
5. Add the hot cream and season with salt and pepper.
6. Mix together with a spoon and add the chives.