Oven-Roasted Beets *

Directions

1. 1
   Trim beets, leaving some stalk intact (so they won't bleed). Place in baking dish with a little water on the bottom or wrap in foil.
2. 2
   Bake in preheated 400° oven for about 50 minutes (a little longer for foil wrapped beets), until tender.
3. 3
   Pierce with fork to check tenderness.
4. 4
   When cool enough to handle, remove the skins; coat with butter and salt and pepper to taste.