Name: Salt-Baked Potatoes
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 1 hr
Yield: Makes 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 (1/2-pound) russet (baking) potatoes; 1 egg white, lightly beaten; 1/2 cup kosher salt

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Salt-Baked PotatoesRomulo Yanes

Recipe information

Total Time
1 hr
Yield
Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

4 (1/2-pound) russet (baking) potatoes

1 egg white, lightly beaten

1/2 cup kosher salt

Preparation

Step 1
Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 425°F.
Step 2
Prick potatoes in several places with a fork. Coat each potato with egg white, then crust potatoes completely in salt. Bake potatoes in a shallow baking pan until tender when pierced with a sharp knife, about 1 hour.
Step 3
Crack off as much salt as desired from skin before serving.

TagsRusset Potato Potato Root Vegetable Vegetable Side Dinner Dairy Free Gluten Free Nut Free Vegetarian Easy 5 Ingredients or Fewer Oven Bake Gourmet

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