Instant Potatoes Directions
- 1). Measure your ingredients. The amount will vary according to the number of people you are serving and whether you are using granules or flakes.. For two servings using flakes, measure 2/3 cups water or milk, 2/3 cups of flakes, 1/8 tsp. salt, 1 tbsp. butter, and 1/4 cup cold milk. For four servings, use 1 1/3 cups boiling water, 1 1/3 cups of flakes, 1/4 tsp. salt, 2 tbsp. butter, and 1/2 cup cold milk.
For four servings of granules, use 1 1/2 cups granules, 1 1/3 water, 1/3 cup milk, 2 tbsp. butter or margarine and 1/2 tsp. of salt. The directions for making the potatoes are the same. - 2). Boil water, and add butter and salt.
- 3). Pour hot water into the bowl. Stir in instant potatoes and cold milk. Use a fork or wire whisk to distribute flakes evenly. You can add more flakes or granules to achieve a thicker consistency, or more water for a thinner consistency.
