Ingredients
- 4 potatoes
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 quart boiling water
- 1 tablespoon salt
Directions
- Wash potatoes and pare thinly.
- Put into 1 quart boiling water with 1/2 tablespoon salt and boil until they can be pierced easily with a fork.
- Drain thoroughly, return to saucepan, sprinkle with salt, and set on back of stove till dry and mealy.
- Do not cover, as that keeps in the steam and makes the potatoes moist.
Other Information
Author: Person.Margaret W Howard
Source: Practical Cookbook (1917-01-01)
Category: Side
Measure: avoirdupois
Ingredient: potato, salt, water
Equipment: measuring spoons, knife, pot, saucepan, stove