Roasting Chestnuts

Source: Mommy Logan
Pierce shells - X shape on flat side.
Bake - single layer at 400 degrees for about 30 minutes or until no longer starchy tasting.
Dump nuts into a towel, fold to enclose and seal in a plastic bag. Let stand until nut is cool enough to touch (about 10 minutes). Take out one at a time. With shorted bladed knife, pull off shell and as much of the slightly bitter brown skin as you can.

3 lbs chestnuts yield 6 cups chestnuts.