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I boil an whole medium potato with peeling on for a project and it took 2 hours and 28 minutes to cook all the way through.
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Do you double the cooking time on scalloped potatoes if you double the recipe?
No, the cooking time remains the same.
When you boil potatoes is your cooking time reduced if the water is vigorisly boiling instead of gently boiling?
No, because the temperature does not change until a phase change is complete so it will not make a difference.
How long should you bake 40 potatoes?
The quantity of potatoes does not alter the cooking time. But the size of potato or potato pieces affects the time it takes for them to boil. 1, 10 or 100 potatoes of similar size will require the same cooking time when boiled. But larger potatoes take longer to boil than small potatoes. Cut the potatoes into pieces of approximately the same size, and they will all be done at about the same time.
When you boil potatoes will your cooking time be reduced with vigorously boiling water instead of gently boiling water?
Yes, but not dramatically so. The movement of the water is convection, which improves cooking efficiency. The size of the tater is the biggest factor, so cutting them into smaller pieces can cut the boiling time in half using full boiling water versus whole potatoes in a gently boil. Tip- Use a larger pot and cover it. The extra water makes for better potatoes, and the lid makes up for the reduced efficiency due to larger volume. Also a bit of oil or butter will help reduce foaming.
Can you boil sweet potatoes?
No, use a knife or vegetable peeler to remove the skin. You should then cut the potato(es) into uniform pieces (usually about an inch) so that they cook evenly. Drain when they're fork tender. Sweet potatoes takes longer to cook than regular potatoes. You can also par-boil them before baking them as "candied yams", or just bake them in their skins for a tasty baked treat.
If you want to make roast potatoes do you first boil them in water?
Yes, otherwise you would have to roast the potatoes for a very long time before they're done.
Why do potatoes go hard in the microwave?
Potatoes go hard in the microwave when they are overcooked. Reduce the cooking time or lower the power setting of the microwave.
How long does it take to cook boiled potatoes?
Approximately 10 to 25 minutes at a high boil. The time required to boil potatoes depends on whether and how the potatoes are cut up. Smaller pieces, such as cubes, expose more surface area to the boiling water and so cook more quickly than larger pieces. Whole potatoes will take the longest time to boil until done. ........................... Boil them long enough that a fork will enter them without much effort.
How do you parboil?
You want to boil them until they are tender. You can find information in cookbooks, the cooking channel, you tube, and even some cooking web sites on line.
How long do you boil a potato?
When I make sweet potato pie I bake the potatoes for 45 to 55 minutes. Or until soft on the inside. Soft enough to pierce with a fork. Or you can boil them for 15 to 20 minutes. Just do as you do with regular potatoes. Boil until you can pierce with a fork and it's soft enough to fall apart. But not too soft to be really mushy.
Do potatoes cook faster boiling?
Yes because the temperature it hotter in the stove than in water. It takes longer for water to boil then a potatoe to cook. And baked taste better. (2) I have a different view. Baked potatoes are usually cooked whole or in large chunks and in order to be baked they must be cooked in the oven - it takes time and energy to bring an oven up to the right temperature and you have to heat the whole volume of the oven to do so - that is not cost effective. It takes less time to bring a pot of water to the boil to boil potatoes especially if you start with hot water from the tap - you only need to raise the temperature a few degrees. And you are only heating the volume that will actually be used for cooking, not the whole oven. Furthermore, potatoes, especially if they are going to be mashed or used for potato salad, can be cut into small pieces beforehand, this further reduces the boiling time. As a rough rule of thumb I would say that a potato that took 45 minutes to bake whole would only take about 10 minutes to boil if peeled and cut into quarters first.
Can you freeze sweet potatoes without cooking or peeling?
This is a good option if you plan on keeping potatoes for an extended period of time. The result of freezing potatoes, however, may make the texture change in an undesirable way.
