Homemade Mashed Potatoes

These are the potatoes Sam makes EVERY holiday- they are Great!
serves 8-10

Ingredients:
1 5 lb bag of potatoes (we like red potatoes) peeled & quartered
1 T salt
1/3 c butter
1/2 t salt
1/4 t pepper
1/2-3/4 c milk

Directions:
In large pot boil potatoes in enough water to cover and 1 T salt for about 20-25 mins or until tender. Drain. Mash with potato masher and/or beat w/ electric mixer on low. Add butter, 1/2 t salt, and pepper (or season to taste). Gradually mix in enough milk to make light and fluffy