How to mash potato with an electric whisk
Once you’ve mastered this technique, you’ll never look at a potato masher the same way again
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Want to know the secret to perfect mashed potatoes every time? Well, you’ll have to watch this amazing food hack video to find out. Once you’ve mastered this technique, you’ll never look at a potato masher the same way again.
Step away from the potato masher, it’s time to try something new. This nifty food hack is going to boggle your mind and make you never look at a potato masher the same way again.
Meet the electric whisk. Your new best friend when it comes to whipping up mash and making a perfect creamy bowl of goodness every time.
This easy technique is going to change your life. All you need is a little butter, a dash of milk, boiled potatoes and an electric hand whisk.
Add the butter and milk to your boiled and drained potatoes and hold the electric whisk firmly in the centre of the potatoes and pot, turn it on and whisk! You’ll have creamy mash in a matter of seconds.
A bit of salt and pepper and ta-dah! You’ve got one of the best, creamiest, lightest, fluffiest bowls of mash – ever. Serve with sausages and gravy or fish fingers and beans or fish and mushy peas.
Jessica Dady is Senior Content Editor at Goodto.com and has over 10 years of experience as a digital journalist, specialising in all things food, recipes, and SEO. From the best food hampers to cookbooks, from the best cake stands to baking sets, Jessica has a wealth of knowledge when it comes to must-have food products. A passionate baker, she spends much of her time creating celebration cakes for friends and family - particularly for her two lucky children.
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