How Do You Make A Perfect Baked Potato?
Making a great baked potato is a lost art. Real baked potatoes are delicious, requiring very little in the way of added fats and seasonings, and are extremely easy to make. But a baked potato does take quite a while to make. If you have the time and are willing to do it right, you’ll be pleasantly surprised by how good a baked potato can be. Step 1 Wash the potato thoroughly. Use lukewarm water and wash the entire surface of the potato, scrubbing away any dirt or loose material from the surface of the potato’s skin. Step 2 Perforate the potato’s skin. Use the fork and punch holes in the skin of the potato about every inch or so in order to allow steam to vent. Step 3 Dry the potato. Make sure that you dry it well with a clean towel. Step 4 Rub the potato with oil. Use the cooking oil of your choice and lightly coat the entire skin of the potato. Step 5 Liberally sprinkle salt on the skin of the potato. Step 6 Place the potato directly on oven rack. Make sure to first heated the oven to
