Very Best Mashed Potatoes

Ingredients

• 4 large yukon potatoes (about 1 1/2 pounds)
• 3-4 tablespoons salted butter
• salt
• OPTIONAL: few sprigs fresh chives, minced (or other fresh herb)

Directions

1. Peel the potatoes and cut each potato into 4 pieces. Place the potatoes in a steamer rack (or see notes above) and prop up in a large pot. Pour in 2" of water into a large pot, and bring to a simmer. Turn heat to medium-high and steam the potatoes for 20 minutes or until they pierce very easily with a paring knife. You might have to refill the steaming water in your pot (just keep an eye on the water level).
2. Let potatoes cool and process through a potato ricer.
3. Stir in the butter and season with salt. Taste and adjust with additional salt and/or butter if needed. If the mashed potatoes isn't quite creamy enough, add more butter. Sprinkle fresh minced chives on top.