Baked Beets

Directions

1. 1
   Pre-heat oven to 180C/ 350F/ Gas Mark 4.
2. 2
   Wash the beetroots but do not trim.
3. 3
   Wrap them in greased foil or place in a greased ovenproof dish.
4. 4
   Cover tightly and bake for 2 1/2-3 hours.
5. 5
   When the beetroots are cooked the skin will slide off easily.
6. 6
   Serve with a slice cut off the top, but not skinned, topped with the butter or sour cream and seasoned to taste.