On Wed 12 Jan 2005 11:20:46p, Nancree tittered and giggled, and giggled
and tittered, and finally blurted out...
> (from Epicurious.com)
>
> MASHED POTATOES
> Don't try beating potatoes in a food processor: the fast spinning motion
> will develop the gluten in the potatoes and turn them into a gray,
> sticky mass. You can use an electric beater if your potatoes are mealy
> €” russet or Idahos. For information on choosing and handling potatoes,
> click here.
Yes, a food processor can certainly make a pot of glue from potatoes. When I
first starting using my Cuisinart I experimented with potatoes. If you
carefully pulse them, it actually works quite well.
Wayne
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