3-Ingredient Buttermilk Baked Potatoes
Ingredients:
- 4 medium russet potatoes (about 900 g)
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 tbsp butter, melted
Instructions:
Step 1: Prepare the Potatoes
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Rinse and dry the potatoes, then poke each one several times with a fork.
Tip: This allows steam to escape while baking and helps prevent splitting.
Step 2: Initial Bake
Arrange the potatoes on a parchment-lined baking tray and bake for 35–40 minutes, until they start to soften but still feel slightly firm in the middle.
Step 3: Add Buttermilk and Butter
Take the potatoes out of the oven. Slice a slit along the top of each and gently press the ends to open them. Pour buttermilk over and into each potato, then drizzle with the melted butter.
Tip: Buttermilk adds a subtle tang and enhances the creamy texture inside.
Step 4: Final Bake
Return the potatoes to the oven and continue baking for 10–15 minutes, until most of the liquid is absorbed and the skins develop a light golden color.
Step 5: Rest and Serve
Allow the potatoes to rest for about 5 minutes before serving so the texture settles and the moisture spreads evenly.
