This is the second time my potatoes have come out like elmers glue.. lol.. I really have no idea why, as I didn't do anything differently than I normally do. Any ideas?
2006-09-03 02:43:55 · 21 answers · asked by getting large with baby 2 in Food & Drink ➔ Other - Food & Drink
Thanks everyone so much! I think it may be that i either boiled them too long or left them sit too long. After reading your answers, thats the only different thing I did. thanks!
2006-09-03 02:49:34 · update #1
And by pasty I dont mean thick, I mean I could probably wallpaper a room with them.. lol
2006-09-03 02:50:45 · update #2
either too much milk or butter or both.....It could also be you didn't drain all the water out of them before mashing
2006-09-03 02:45:19 · answer #1 · answered by Auntiem115 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What Makes Mashed Potatoes Pasty
2017-01-20 11:58:28 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You probably need more milk. If it is pasty then it seems like it is too thick. Liquid will help that. Also, if you end up adding too much milk you can always put in some instant potatos to make it so that it is the right consistency. Good luck.
2006-09-03 02:49:42 · answer #3 · answered by Melanie L 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are really only 4 ingredients in mashed potatoes.
1. Potatoes
2. Milk
3. Butter
4. Salt
If they are too lumpy, then add more butter or milk (we prefer butter. it makes for a great taste)
If it is too creamy, them put less in of the milk
Try that.
2006-09-03 02:46:30 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Do you keep your potatoes in the refrigerator? If so, that will increase the starch in them..take them out of the fridge. Also, over whipping them will make them pasty.
2006-09-03 11:17:02 · answer #5 · answered by mardaw 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is alot of starch in potatoes. Try butter and milk to remedy this stickiness.
2006-09-03 02:46:25 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like you aren't adding quite enough milk. You have to add the milk a little at a time to make sure you don't get too much or they get runny.
2006-09-03 02:47:09 · answer #7 · answered by kj 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not rinsing the potatoes before you boil them. you have to rinse off the starch and you are meant to use warm milk if you are mashing
2006-09-03 02:45:52 · answer #8 · answered by sleepwalker69 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Mash them while they're still hot,also cooking them too long can make them like glue once they're mashed as well
2006-09-03 02:45:31 · answer #9 · answered by dragonfly 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
wash the potatoes well before you cook them try using a raw egg in them instead of milk
2006-09-03 02:50:40 · answer #10 · answered by Rita W 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋