Make sure the cubes are of similar size so they cook evenly and don’t end up with some cooked and some raw in the middle. Give the potatoes a quick rinse and place them in a saucepan. Fill the saucepan with cold water to cover the potatoes and place them on medium heat.
The cooking time will depend on the size of your potatoes. Drain the water in a colander and shake to remove as much water as possible. Place the cooked potatoes back in the same saucepan and keep them over heat until there is no longer much steam.
Don’t worry if your potatoes are falling apart. It means they are well-cooked and will mash smoothly. Use a potato masher (or potato riser) to mash the potatoes. Begin mashing the potatoes without adding butter or milk; break them up until they look crumbly.
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