Baked Potatoes #

Ingredients #

• Some number of russet potatoes
• 1/2 cup of water
• 2 Tbsp. of salt
• 1.5 tsp. of vegetable oil
• Kosher salt for sprinkling on the exterior of the potatoes

Instructions #

• Preheat oven to 450°F and set up a rack in the middle of the oven
• Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and place a oven-safe wire rack on top
• Stir together the water and salt to make a brine
• Scrub potatoes with scrub brush and dry
• Poke the potatoes 6 times with a fork
• Briefly dip each potato in the brine, shake off excess, and place on the baking sheet
• Bake potatoes for 45 - 55 minutes until the internal temperature is 205°F
• Remove potatoes from the oven and brush oil on the potatoes
• Bake potatoes for an additional 15 minutes
• Remove potatoes from oven and immediately cut an X in the top of the potatoes squeeze to release steam
• Serve immediately

Original Recipe #

America’s Test Kitchen