Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   6      large         potatoes suitable for mashing
                        fresh ground pepper to taste
   2      tablespoons   to 4 tbs. unsalted butter
   1 1/4  cups          milk
                        grated zest of 1 large lemon
   1 1/4  cups          water
                        salt to taste

Preparation:

Peel the potatoes and cut them into equal sized pieces.Put them into a sauce pan and cover with the milk and the water.Add a large pinch of salt.Bring to a boil and simmer them gently until soft. Drain all the excess liquid and mash carefully with a fork,then push through a potato ricer to make really smooth puree.Stir in the butter,the lemon zest and pepper to taste.Serve at once,or reheat the puree briefly just before serving.Makes 6 to 8 servings....