I made baked potatoes utilizing 4 completely different sorts of spuds, and I'd undoubtedly use 2 of them once more

• I used the identical recipe to make baked russet, Yukon gold, pink, and candy potatoes.
• Russets are normally used to make baked potatoes and have been my favourite alternative after attempting all 4.
• A candy potato was a enjoyable and attractive various however it wasn’t the very best for toppings.

There are lots of methods to make a baked potato, however many recipes follow a basic russet potato.

However russet potatoes aren’t the one possibility on the market, and potatoes can fluctuate in worth and moisture and starch ranges. So, I needed to check how every potato varies in style and texture when baked the identical means and discover out if russets are actually the best choice.

Utilizing my favourite baking methodology for potatoes from Olivia Roszkowski, chef-instructor on the Institute of Culinary Schooling, I in contrast baked russet, Yukon gold, pink, and candy potatoes.

The baking methodology includes washing and completely drying every potato, poking holes in it with a fork, masking it in olive oil and salt, and baking at about 400 levels Fahrenheit. Relying on the scale of the potato, it cooks for about 40 minutes to an hour. Then, I rating it with a knife and bake it once more for 10 to twenty minutes to assist obtain a crispy exterior and a comfortable inside.

This is how the method went.