Buttery Mashed Potatoes Ingredients: 4 pounds red potatoes, peeled, cut into 2” pieces 1 tablespoon kosher salt, plus more 1½ cups whole milk 3 sprigs thyme 2 bay leaves 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, plus more for serving Freshly ground black pepper Preparation: Place potatoes in a large pot and pour in cold water to cover by 1”. Add salt and bring