Baked Potatoes

Baked Potatoes

Baked Potatoes

You will need :

1  large  Potato (russet or all-purpose) for each person

1. Wash potatoes. If you plan on eating the skin, scrub it until it is very clean .

2. With a fork, poke a few holes into each potato .

( Regular-Oven ) Method :

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees .

2. Put potatoes on oven rack in middle of your oven .

3. Bake 40 to 60 minutes, depending on size of the potatoes. Poke potato with a fork to check if done. If fork goes in and out of the potato easily, it is cooked .

Microwave Method :

1.  Arrange potatoes in a circle in the microwave .

2. Cook on high for 6 minutes. Turn each potato over .

3. Cook on high for 6 minutes more. Test for doneness by poking with a fork. Potatoes are done when the fork goes in and out of the potato easily. If not done, cook on high for 1 to 2 minutes more .

4. When potatoes are done, remove from oven and let cool until comfortable to touch .

Hint: 

If you want a soft skin instead of a crispy skin, wrap each

potato in foil before baking .