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Ms P

"Shawn" > wrote in message
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> wrote:
>> I would like some advice on baking a somewhat large quantity of
>> potatoes. I'm trying to bake 33 large russets in my oven, and it has
>> to be all at once because I don't have time for multiple batches.
>> Normally, for one or two potatoes, I bake at 400 for an hour.
>> I'm wondering how the increased quantity is going to affect this.
>> Should I bake at a higher temperature, or for longer time, or both?
>>
>> Another consideration is that I only want them to be about 80 - 90%
>> done, as I will be re-heating them on a BBQ about 6 hours later.
>>
>> Any suggestions for cook time & temperature?
>>
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Bj
>
> Add about 20 minutes to the time you would cook 4.

Why? 4 or 40 should take the same amount of time. I'd bake them at a lower
temp so the skins don't get too crispy since you're going to put them on a
grill. 350 for an hour should get them to the 80 to 90% done stage you
want.

Ms P