How to Bake Potatoes
Rub the potatoes with olive oil to coat evenly., Bake potatoes at 425 degrees F (220 C) for 45 to 60 minutes.Potatoes are done when they can be pierced easily with a fork., Season and garnish as necessary.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Rub the potatoes with olive oil to coat evenly.
(optional).
Season with salt and pepper.
Place the potatoes on a baking tray or roasting dish (optional). (Some people prefer to put the potato directly onto the wire rack.) , Potatoes may also be baked at lower temperatures for longer times.
This process tends to give the outside of the spud a crisper skin.350 degrees F (175 C) for approximately 1 and a 1/2 hours or 375 °F (191 °C) for approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes is a good guideline.
Cooking times will vary.
Not all potatoes are uniform in size and mass, making these cooking times a guideline, not a rule.
Perform the fork test to figure out if the potato has reached the doneness you want. , Some classic combinations include:
Sour cream and chive Butter and salt Cheese -
Step 2: Bake potatoes at 425 degrees F (220 C) for 45 to 60 minutes.Potatoes are done when they can be pierced easily with a fork.
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Step 3: Season and garnish as necessary.
Detailed Guide
(optional).
Season with salt and pepper.
Place the potatoes on a baking tray or roasting dish (optional). (Some people prefer to put the potato directly onto the wire rack.) , Potatoes may also be baked at lower temperatures for longer times.
This process tends to give the outside of the spud a crisper skin.350 degrees F (175 C) for approximately 1 and a 1/2 hours or 375 °F (191 °C) for approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes is a good guideline.
Cooking times will vary.
Not all potatoes are uniform in size and mass, making these cooking times a guideline, not a rule.
Perform the fork test to figure out if the potato has reached the doneness you want. , Some classic combinations include:
Sour cream and chive Butter and salt Cheese
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