BEST POTATOES FOR HASH BROWNS RECIPES

Steps:

• Put the potatoes in a large pan.
• Cover with cold water.
• Bring water to a boil over high heat.
• As soon as the water starts to boil, turn the heat off but keep the pan on the burner.
• Let the pan of potatoes stand on the burner for about 5 minutes,depending on the size of the potatoes.
• Larger potatoes may need more standing time.
• Drain all of the water from the pan.
• Allow potatoes to cool enough to handle.
• Store the potatoes in a bowl in refrigerator until ready to use.
• Storing the potatoes in a plastic bag tends to make them "sweat" and softens them, which could cause them to go bad sooner(that has been my experience in the past.).
• If you do store them in a plastic bag, use them within a day or two to ensure freshness.
• Use the potatoes for hashbrowns or fried potatoes.

Steps:

• Cook the potatoes in a saucepan of boiling water for 10 mins then drain and set aside until cool enough to handle.
• Coarsely grate the potatoes into a bowl discarding any skin that comes off in your hand as you grate. Season well with salt and pepper and pour over half the butter. Mix well then divide the mix into 8 and shape into patties or squares. The hash browns can be prepared a day ahead and chilled until ready to cook or frozen for up to a month.
• To cook, heat the oil and the remaining butter in a frying pan until sizzling and gently fry the hash browns, in batches if needed, for 4-5 mins on each side until crisp and golden. Serve straight away or leave in a low oven to keep warm.