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Perfect Baked Potato Recipe

perfect baked potatoes cut open and topped with butter, salt and pepper
  • Serves:  4
  • Prep Time:  5 min
  • Cook Time:  1 hr

Ingredients

  • 4 large russet potatoes
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 4 tablespoons salted butter (optional)
  • sea salt, to taste
  • freshly cracked black pepper, to taste

Method

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F with a rack in the middle and lower position. Wash potatoes with a stiff brush, removing any excess dirt and pat dry. Using a fork poke the potatoes 8-12 times going 1-inch deep all over the potato. Brush potatoes lightly all over with the oil.
  2. Place the potatoes directly on the middle oven rack. Place a sheet pan on the lower rack to catch any liquid that drips out of the potatoes.
  3. Bake for 1 hour or until potatoes are tender when pierced with a knife. Transfer to a cutting board and cool for 5 minutes.
  4. To serve, cut from end to end and then squeeze one end towards the other. Top with butter, if using, salt and pepper.

Notes

The more potatoes you use the more cook time you’ll need. If using more than 4 potatoes, you may need to increase the cook time by 10 minutes.