On 04/05/2021 12:45, Gary wrote:
> On 5/2/2021 2:07 PM, Ophelia wrote:
>> On 02/05/2021 14:12, Gary wrote:
>>> jmcquown wrote:
>>>> Sure, it's easy to make from scratch mashed potatoes.Â* Not so easy to
>>>> use up even a 2 lb. bag of potatoes in my house before they start to
>>>> sprout.
>>>
>>> I always buy potatoes in 3-5 pound bags. They are fine for 2-3 weeks.
>>> If I see they are getting too old, I'll just cook the rest and freeze
>>> them. Never any fresh potato loss here.
>>>
>>> I like the potato flakes too occasionally. I just discovered a small
>>> pack in my pantry. Will use them today or tomorrow.
>>>
>>>
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>>
>> What will you do with them?? I have never tried potato flakes, or any
>> kind of dried potato!
>
> I'll make a small batch of mashed potatoes using package instructions. I
> like them occasionally.
>
> That said, normally I make mashed potatoes from fresh potatoes. Boil
> then mash along with butter and milk. I never measure the milk and
> occasionally I've added a bit too much for runny mashed potatoes.
>
> That's where those potato flakes come in real handy. Just stir in a
> small handful to thicken it right back up.
>
> They are also good added to some soups for a thickener.
>

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You don't need hot liquid?