Mashed Turnips
["2 1/2 to 3 lb. turnips (without tops)", "3 Tbsp. butter", "salt and pepper to taste"]
["Wash turnips and peel; slice thinly across grain to break vertical fibers.", "Place in kettle with 1/2 cup water and simmer, covered, until tender, 20 to 30 minutes.", "Remove cover for last few minutes to cook away excess water.", "Add butter and sprinklings of salt and pepper and mash turnips.", "Return to burner to heat through.", "Serve hot."]
["butter", "salt"]