Baked Potato Sticks - cooking recipe

Ingredients

6 medium baking potatoes (I use Russets)
9 tablespoons butter, melted
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Preparation

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Scrub and quarter potatoes. Melt butter in a 9- by 12-inch ovenproof baking dish in oven.
Place potato quarters in dish and turn to coat with melted butter; arrange potatoes cut side down and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake until tender when pierced with a sharp knife (30 to 35 minutes).