Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.

Step 2

Place the potato directly on the oven rack.

Step 3

Bake for about 1 hour or until the potatoes can be pierced with a fork.

Step 4

Carefully pop open the potatoes to allow steam to escape and allow to cool until you can safely handle them.

Step 5

Warm up your milk or cream in a saucepan. Just warm it through,don't let it boil.

Step 6

When potatoes are cool enough to handle, scoop out all the potatoes into a bowl.

Step 7

If you have a ricer, run the potatoes through it.

Step 8

Add the butter and start with 1/4 cup of the dairy.

Step 9

Whip with a hand mixer for 10 to 15 seconds to just smooth the potatoes out. Add more dairy if necessary.

Step 10

Add kosher salt to taste.