The Perfect Baked Potato
(from Peachblossm’s recipe box)
you can start in the microwave if you need speed, cook for 10-12 minutes on high; finish in the oven.
Source: I'm Just Here for the Food by Alton Brown
Prep time: 3 minutes
Cook time: 60 minutes
Categories: dinner, not tried, potato
Ingredients
- 1 medium size potato
- canola oil
- kosher salt
- vegetable bush
- paper towels
- fork
- small bowl
- fireproof gloves
Directions
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eheat oven to 350.
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wash potato with veggie brush
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dry with paper towel
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poke holes in potato with fork
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pour canola oil into small bowl
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add potato and turn until all sides are lightly coated with oil
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sprinkle skin with salt
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place the potato directly on the rack in the center of the oven.
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check for doneness by giving it a gentle squeeze. If it’s crunchy on the outside but squishy inside, it’s done.