How should I wash the potatoes before baking them?
I bake Russet potatoes. I just washed them a little with cold water and then place them in a baking pan after I put foil on the bottom of the pan. I do not peel them. Is this a good method or should I wait until they dry?
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For baking potatoes
- Don't just wash them, scrub them. Otherwise you're eating dirt. No, that's not a joke. Potatoes grow in dirt, and are usually sold coated with dirt. Yes, really.
- Either salt them and wrap them in tin-foil, or simply bake them on a bed of salt. Dessication of the skin is important.
- You'll probably want to bake them longer and higher than most recipes say. I find 425F for 1 1/2 hours is optimal (and 2 hours is fine). That results in skin which is dry, crispy, and slightly caramelized, while this inside still is fluffy (albeit, according to some, overcooked).
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On that somber note: To scrub potatoes, rinse them under cool water then brush them with a vegetable brush if you want to be extra thorough. You can skip the brushing if you like; sometimes I use a nubby kitchen towel to scrub and dry all in one step.Should you rinse potatoes before baking?
You should certainly rinse the potatoes \u2014 we prefer russets \u2014 to remove any dirt and debris. You can even give them a quick scrub with a vegetable brush. But you need to dry the spuds well after the bath. Excess moisture on the skin can seep into the potato during baking and cause soggy skins.Are you supposed to wash potatoes?
All potatoes should be washed, including organic ones, and ones you plan on peeling. Organic potatoes may be free of chemicals and pesticides, but they will still be covered with dirt and bacteria. You also want to wash potatoes that you plan on peeling.When should you wash potatoes?
Since potatoes grow in dirt, they do need to be washed at some point when harvested out in the fields. We try to keep the dirt on till the potatoes come out of storage, as washing them immediately might trap moisture in the eyes of the potatoes and create a musty or mold smell while stored.How do you easily wash potatoes?
I would recommend a thorough cleaning of your kitchen sink, then fill 1/2 full with cold water. Add the potatoes to soak, using a potato or vegetable brush, pick up each one and brush the eyes to remove any dirt or sand. Don't scrub too hard or the skin will go away too.How To Clean Potatoes - 3 Methods
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You can just bake them on an oven rack or tray, Nothing special required
Drying them wont make much difference after an hour or so in the oven
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