Peel and chop up your potatoes. Add potatoes to warm, salted water and bring to a boil. Boil for roughly 20 minutes or until the potatoes break when pressed on. drain potatoes, If using a potato ricer begin ricing your potatoes into a large bowl. Once riced, add salt, milk and butter and mix until butter is melted and mixture is smooth. If you are using a hand masher, move to a large bowl and begin mashing and add the salt, milk and butter. Mix until the potatoes are smooth. If you are using a stand electric mixer move to that bowl and add the salt, milk and diced butter and begin mixing with a paddle or whisk attachment until the potatoes are smooth and fluffy.