Garlic mashed potatoes

• floury potatoes↗1kg g

  (like Maris Piper), peeled and cut into chunks

• whole milk↗100ml ml
• garlic clove↗1

  crushed or finely grated

• butter↗50g g

  cut into small pieces

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Tip the potatoes into a large pan, cover with cold water and sprinkle with a generous pinch of salt. Set the pan over a high heat and bring to the boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for 15-20 mins until the potatoes are tender and easily pierced with the tip of a knife. Drain, then return to the pan to steam-dry for 5 mins.

2. 2

   Meanwhile, warm the milk, garlic and butter in a small pan over a low heat, or in the microwave.

3. 3

   Mash the potatoes with a potato masher for a lumpier mash, or pass through a ricer into a large bowl for lump-free (you may need to do this in batches).

4. 4

   Tip the warmed butter, milk and garlic mixture and some seasoning into the bowl with the hot mash. Beat everything together with a wooden spoon or spatula until the butter has melted and the mash is smooth and creamy.