From my experience....
.... it never gets totally smooth, not as a mashed potato would
I prefer it that way, rather than overcooking the broccoli and don't mind a little "texture".
FOr this recipe, I think the most important step is to make sure the butter gets brown, without burning - if the butter is not brown, the flavor tends to bee a bit too bland
I wish Pepin could say his thoughts, because now you got me curious... did I do it as HE intended it to be? smileys/smile.gif