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  • Ingredients:

    1. 1 kg potatoes
    2. 115 g butter, plus 2 tablespoons for garnish
    3. 120 ml milk
    4. 120 g sour cream
    5. Freshly ground black pepper

    Directions:

    1.

  • In a large pot, cover potatoes with water and add a generous pinch of salt. Bring to a boil and cook until totally soft, 16 to 18 minutes. Drain and return potatoes to pot.
  • 2.

  • Use a potato masher to mash potatoes until smooth.
  • 3.

  • Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, melt butter and milk until warm.
  • 4.

  • Pour over warm milk-butter mixture and stir until completely combined and creamy. Add sour cream and stir until combined.
  • 5.

  • Season mashed potatoes generously with salt and pepper.
  • 6.

  • Transfer potatoes to a serving bowl and top with remaining two tablespoons butter. Season with more pepper before serving.