Mashed Potatoes by 365 Days of Slow Cooking

– 2 cups water
– 2 1/2 pounds potatoes
– 1 tsp kosher salt
– 1 bay leaf
– 2 peeled garlic cloves
– 3 tbsp butter
– 1/2 cup buttermilk (or you can use 1/4 cup milk and 1/4 cup sour cream)
– Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

Prep Time: 20 min
Cook Time: 10 min
Total Time: 30 min