The Baked Potato
Serves: 2
Imelda VonRueden
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
54
Spice
42
Sweetness
47
Sourness
39
mins
Prep time (avg)
5
Difficulty
Ingredients:
Directions:
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Watch how to make this recipe
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Heat oven to 350 degrees and position racks in top and bottom thirds
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Wash potato (or potatoes) thoroughly with a stiff brush and cold running water
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Dry, then using a standard fork poke 8 to 12 deep holes all over the spud so that moisture can escape during cooking
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Place in a bowl and coat lightly with oil
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Sprinkle with kosher salt and place potato directly on rack in middle of oven
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Place a baking sheet on the lower rack to catch any drippings
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Bake 1 hour or until skin feels crisp but flesh beneath feels soft
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Serve by creating a dotted line from end to end with your fork, then crack the spud open by squeezing the ends towards one another
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It will pop right open
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But watch out, there will be some steam