Potatoes baked in the oven
8 servings
110 minutes
Oven-baked potatoes are a classic of European cuisine, embodying the warmth and comfort of home. This recipe originates from the traditions of simple village dishes where natural ingredients and slow cooking are essential. The golden, crispy crust and soft, aromatic center create a harmony of textures and flavors. Baked potatoes are enriched with butter, revealing their tenderness and adding a rich taste. Sea salt highlights the natural notes of the tuber, while the baking process transforms it into an appetizing treat that can be served as a standalone dish or as a side to meat and fish. Perfect for cozy family dinners or as a hearty snack.
1
Using a sharp knife, make cuts on the potato lengthwise with 1 cm intervals, then crosswise with the same intervals, without cutting through the tubers completely. Preheat the oven to 160 C.
- Potato: 2 kg
2
Pour in 5 tbsp of oil, add butter to the baking tray and place it in the oven for 3 minutes to melt the butter. Place the potatoes on the tray cut-side up and drizzle with melted butter. Bake for 1 hour, basting with oil every 30 minutes.
- Sunflower oil: to taste
- Butter: 50 g
3
After 1 hour, increase the temperature to 220°C, drizzle with oil again, and fry for another 20-30 minutes until golden and crispy. Season well and serve.
- Sunflower oil: to taste
- Sea salt: to taste