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Making delicious roasted potatoes is all about finding the right texture and consistency. Here at Reactions, we were inspired to give it a go after seeing J. Kenji Lopez-Alt’s delicious recipe on Serious Eats. Today we’ll use chemistry (are you surprised?!) to create the roasted potatoes of your dreams. Get ready to wow your family and friends this holiday season.

Special thanks to Serious Eats and J. Kenji Lopez-Alt. Check out the original recipe here: seriouseats.com/2016/12/the-food-lab-the-best-roast-potatoes-ever.html


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