Wash and peel 6 potatoes. Cut them in half and place in a 2 quart pot 1/2 filled with water. Add 1 teaspoon salt. Boil the potatoes about 20-25 minutes. Check at 20 minutes. Use a fork and carefully pierce the potato for softness. They should be soft and not too mushy. When done, drain the water. Add the butter, milk and a shake of pepper. Mash with potato masher until they are fluffy. Taste, and add more salt if needed. Pile lightly and high into a serving dish. Place 2 tablespoons of butter on top of potatoes.

Thicken 2 tablespoons meat drippings or Minors Au Jus with 1 to 2 tablespoons flour. Slowly stir in 1 cup water and 1 cup milk. Season with salt and pepper.