Baked potatoes: Capturing campfire flavour in the oven
Baked potatoes cooked over a fire possess a distinctive, smoky flavour. Can this be replicated at home? Perhaps not entirely, but with this method, they will taste remarkably similar. It's astonishing how simple it is to prepare such potatoes.
12 October 2024 18:52
Baked potatoes are not only a superb accompaniment to many dishes. When prepared this way, they are so delicious that you can serve them with just one sauce, and everyone will be delighted. Potatoes with a flavour reminiscent of those from a campfire evoke memories of summer evenings by the fire with every bite.
Baked potatoes with a crispy skin
Nothing compares to potatoes wrapped in foil and tossed into a fire. They boast a crispy skin, and inside, they are soft and almost creamy. For many, baked potatoes are a nostalgic return to childhood, when they were enjoyed during summer evenings. Now, you can recreate that taste without lighting a fire, as everything can be prepared in the oven.
To recapture childhood memories, you need only three ingredients: salt, potatoes, and plain flour. The flour provides the crispy skin reminiscent of summer campfire flavours.
These prepared potatoes make a great accompaniment to many meat dishes, but they can also serve as a standalone dish with a fried egg. The preparation process is straightforward and requires minimal effort, and the result is delicious.
Baked potatoes like from a fire
Ingredients:
- 700-900 grams of potatoes (or as much as you need for your family)
- 3 tablespoons plain flour
- 1 tablespoon salt
Preparation Method:
- Thoroughly wash the potatoes, scrubbing the skin. Do not peel them, even if they are not new potatoes. It's best to choose small or medium-sized ones.
- Mix the plain flour with salt in a bowl and add the still wet potatoes.
- Cover the bowl with a plate and shake well to thoroughly coat the potatoes with flour.
- Line a baking tray with baking parchment and arrange the potatoes on it.
- Bake them in an oven preheated to 200°C for about 1 hour, checking the softness with a fork. Depending on the size of the potatoes, the baking time may slightly increase.
- After baking, take out the potatoes and transfer them to a plate. Do not add more salt as there is enough in the coating. After cutting the potatoes, you can add a bit of butter, which will further enhance the flavour.
