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Critical Success Points

• • Start potatoes in cold water to ensure even cooking.
• • Drain and return potatoes to pot over low heat to evaporate excess moisture.
• • Mash while potatoes are hot and avoid over‑mixing to prevent gummy texture.

Safety Warnings

• • Boiling water and steam can cause severe burns; handle the pot with oven mitts.
• • The butter‑milk mixture is hot; stir carefully to avoid splatter.
• • Use a stable cutting board and keep fingers tucked while chopping potatoes and garlic.