Mashed Potatoes

ingredients:
5lbs potatoes, peeled and cut into quarters
1 bay leaf
kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2c heavy cream
3 Tbsp unsalted butter
2 Tbsp chopped chives

Put potatoes into a large pot, add bay leaf , 2 Tbsp salt and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and cook until potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes

Drain them well and remove bay leaf.

Meanwhile, heat the cream and butter in a small saucepan. Do not let it boil.

Mash the potatoes with a hand masher. Add hot cream and season with salt and pepper. Mix with a spoon and add chives.