Mashed Potatoes

1. 1

   Put the potatoes in a pot and cover with cold water.

2. 2

   Put the pot over medium-high heat and cook until the potatoes are fork tender, about 15 to 20 minutes.

3. 3

   Drain, return to the pot and put over low heat for 3 minutes to dry the potatoes.

4. 4

   Mash them with a potato masher.

5. 5

   While the potatoes are boiling combine the cream, butter, sour cream, and rosemary and thyme sprigs in a pot over medium-low heat.

6. 6

   Heat to a simmer, turn off the heat and let steep 10 minutes.

7. 7

   Remove the herb sprigs and discard.

8. 8

   Slowly add the heated cream and butter to the potatoes and mix in with a wooden spoon or a hand mixer until all the cream is incorporated.

9. 9

   Be careful not to overmix or the potatoes will become gummy.

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