A Lovely Soft Mash with Milk and Bay

Source: www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/a-lovely-soft-mash-with-milk-and-bay-381632

Directions

1. Peel the potatoes and boil them in deep salted water until tender.
2. Put the bay leaves into the milk in a separate pan and bring to a boil.
3. Turn off the heat and set aside.
4. The bay leaves will gently flavor the milk.
5. Drain the potatoes, then return them to the pan, cover with a kitchen towel, and let sit for a few minutes.
6. Put the potatoes into a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment and beat with the butter and a little black pepper.
7. With the mixer on slow, pour in the milk, leaving the bay leaves behind, and continue beating until almost sloppy.
8. Season and serve immediately.