Instructions

1. 1
   Wash the potatoes.
2. 2
   Fill a saucepan half full of potatoes of equal size—larger potatoes can be halved or otherwise cut up.
3. 3
   Add enough cold water to cover the potatoes by 1 inch.
4. 4
   Bring the pot to a boil, then let simmer slowly until they are soft enough to be gently pierced by a fork.
5. 5
   Drain away the water, uncover the saucepan, and place them over very low heat or in the oven to let the excess moisture evaporate.