On Dec 12, 8:45*pm, Omelet > wrote:
> In article >,
>
> wrote:
> > How far in advance is it alright to peel potatoes for say, mashing or
> > roasting?
> > I'm talking the same day, but if they sit, will they be alright? I imagine to
> > prevent them from discoloring, keep them in a pot of water? But will they
> > absord
> > too much water and mess up their cooking? Thanks.
>
> Why?
>
> I never peel potatoes. No reason to.
>
> I use mostly reds or yukon golds.
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Same here. No peeling even if I'm going to mash them. the peels help
keep the taters from becoming too watery.