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How to Make Recipe
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Baked Potato
Ingredients
- 4 large baking potatoes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Coarse kosher salt (optional)
Instructions
- Gather the ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 F.
- Scrub the potatoes under running water to remove dirt. Use a small sharp knife to remove imperfections such as cuts or small bruises, if needed. Dry well.
- Use a skewer or sharp fork to prick each potato deeply in several places. This allows steam to escape while the potatoes are baking.
- Rub each of the potatoes lightly with olive oil and, if desired, sprinkle with or roll in coarse salt.
- Place the potatoes directly on an oven rack in the center of the oven. Bake for 60 to 70 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender and a fork will easily pierce the largest potato when inserted into the center.
- Remove to a serving plate or individual plates and make a shallow cut down the center of each potato. Peel back a little of the skin on each and fluff a little of the potato with a fork.
- Serve with butter or sour cream, if desired, or your choice of toppings.
