Salt-Baked Potatoes

Directions

1. 1.

   Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 425°F.

2. 2.

   Prick potatoes in several places with a fork. Coat each potato with egg white, then crust potatoes completely in salt. Bake potatoes in a shallow baking pan until tender when pierced with a sharp knife, about 1 hour.

3. 3.

   Crack off as much salt as desired from skin before serving.