Bay-smoked Potatoes

Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 lbs small-to-medium russet potatoes (about 8-10)
• 14 california bay leaves or 14 turkish bay leaves
• 2 -5 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons coarse salt, divided
• salt & freshly ground black pepper

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 400°; dry washed potatoes and toss with 1-3 t olive oil.
• 2 place bay leaves on the bottom of a heavy, shallow casserole with cover; sprinkle with 1 t coarse salt; place potatoes on top and sprinkle with remaining 1 t coarse salt.
• 3 cover tightly, using aluminum foil if necessary and bake 1 hour; remove potatoes, cut in half and drizzle with remaining 1-2 t olive oil; season with salt and pepper and serve hot.