lump free mash

nelly_2

Mash it properly! put the effort in if you want the result.

I slightly obsese about mashing to get all the lumps out being a plasterer, I spose. I'm the same with toast too, my butter spreadage is perfect

comping_cat

I use a potato ricer, one of the best things ive ever bought, lump free mash EVERY time!!!! lovely with some black pepper and lots of butter.

Alison_B

Fifer wrote:

The easiest way to get smooth, lump-free mash is to use a potato ricer. Quick, easy and idiot-proof.

I have just bought that potato ricer from Lakeland as my son will not eat potatoes if they are lumpy at all. Bit of a faff to start with and quite a big piece of equipment but gives wonderful results. Well worth investing in one.

Debt_Free_Chick

Remember it's OK to slightly overcook the pots - actually, it helps if you do. I boil them until they're falling apart

singlehouseholder

OK, looks like i'll have to buy a ricer then. I have a Bruan handheld thing, thats more of a blender I suppode, and don't think putting it in the food processor would be very good. Ho hum, time to buy a ricer, thanks y'all.
ps- I put my back into the mashing, I'm no olive oil- muscles like Popeye, Thans ya'll, for your help.

Benmollymoo

Hi I have to admit I use the electric whisk as well. Whatever you do though don't put it in the food processor! My brother did this once and it ended up this weird gluey mixture - couldn't eat it.

swampduck

Cut your potatoes smaller and about the same size. It only takes one underdone spud to ruin your mash!!

:cool: Swampy

needaspirin

I get my mash lump free with just a masher and then a fork. Then add lashings of butter and a touch of milk. If I had Royalty coming for lunch I would push it through a sieve with the back of a spoon just to be sure

MrsTinks

I think there is already a few threads on this on the OS board so I'll move this over there and the BGs on the OS board will be able to merge your thread with the ones already going

Thanks!

squeaky

Hi everyone

I've merged this newer thread with some older ones. Lots more new reading for you all