Question
Potatoes Mashed
When your potatoes are thoroughly boiled, drain them quite dry, pick out every speck, &c., and while hot, rub them through a colander into a clean stew-pan. To a pound of potatoes put about half an ounce of butter, and a table-spoonful of milk: do not make them too moist; mix them well together.
–The Cook’s Oracle; and Housekeeper’s Manual
William Kitchiner
Which question will be most helpful in understanding how to complete this recipe?
Why should I add milk?
Where can I buy a colander?
What is the best tool for mixing?
What if I use margarine instead of butter?
When your potatoes are thoroughly boiled, drain them quite dry, pick out every speck, &c., and while hot, rub them through a colander into a clean stew-pan. To a pound of potatoes put about half an ounce of butter, and a table-spoonful of milk: do not make them too moist; mix them well together.
–The Cook’s Oracle; and Housekeeper’s Manual
William Kitchiner
Which question will be most helpful in understanding how to complete this recipe?
Why should I add milk?
Where can I buy a colander?
What is the best tool for mixing?
What if I use margarine instead of butter?
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GPT-4o mini
The question "Why should I add milk?" will be most helpful in understanding how to complete this recipe. This inquiry focuses on the purpose of the milk in the mashed potatoes, which can help you achieve the desired texture and flavor.