MASHED POTATOES AND GRAVY
Wash and peel 6 potatoes. Cut them in half and place in a 2 quart pot
1/2 filled with water. Add 1 teaspoon salt. Boil the potatoes about
20-25 minutes. Check at 20 minutes. Use a fork and carefully pierce the
potato for softness. They should be soft and not too mushy. When done,
drain the water. Add the butter, milk and a shake of pepper. Mash with
potato masher until they are fluffy. Taste, and add more salt if needed.
Pile lightly and high into a serving dish. Place 2 tablespoons of butter
on top of potatoes.
GRAVY:
Thicken 2 tablespoons meat drippings or Minors Au Jus with 1 to 2
tablespoons flour. Slowly stir in 1 cup water and 1 cup milk. Season
with salt and pepper.