Mashed Potatoes with Bay

Ingredients

• 2 pounds baking potatoes peeled cut into 3/4-inch pieces
• 2  bay leaves 
• 0.3 cup butter 
• 0.3 cup milk 
• 0.5 teaspoon salt 
• 2 cups water 

Equipment

• bowl
• sauce pan
• hand mixer

Directions

1. Combine first 3 ingredients in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 15 to 20 minutes or until potato is tender.
2. Remove and discard bay leaves.
3. Drain potato, reserving 1/4 cup cooking liquid.
4. Combine potato, reserved liquid, butter, milk, and salt in a medium bowl. Beat at medium speed of an electric mixer until fluffy.