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Mashed potatoes

Mashed potatoes, preserved from Marion Harland’s 1903 cookbook with ingredient cues including boil and mash white potatoes and whip to a cream with a cupful of hot milk and a tab.

DinnerVegetarianStovetopPublic domainHistoric recipeSource transcription
Est. prep10 min
Est. cook5 min
Est. serves4
Total15 min
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  • Boil and mash white potatoes and whip to a cream with a cupful of hot milk and a tablespoonful of melted butter.
  • Whip for fully five minutes with two forks, then pile upon a hot platter.

Historical transcription

Source method

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    Boil and mash white potatoes and whip to a cream with a cupful of hot milk and a tablespoonful of melted butter. Whip for fully five minutes with two forks, then pile upon a hot platter.

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