1 Place Potatoes In A Medium To Large Pot (3 Qt) And Cover With A Couple Inches Of Cold Water. Add A Couple Teaspoons Of Salt To The Water. Bring To A Simmer And Cook Until The Potatoes Are Tender (The Tines Of A Fork Easily Pierce), About 20-25 Minutes. 2 While The Potatoes Are Boiling, Melt 2 Tablespoons Of Butter And Set Aside. You Will Use This Butter To Coat The Potatoes Right Before They Go In The Oven. Preheat The Oven To 425