Fairly Firm

The ware variety, also known as the all-purpose and baking potato, is medium to large in size and has a good to bland flavor and coarse-textured flesh. It is suited for a broader range of uses, such as baking, mashing, and deep-frying, than the firm potato. It has a tendency to break down during cooking. Varieties include the Bintje (Europe), the russet, the Yukon Gold (North America), and the Kennebec (Europe and North America).