Thursday, August 16, 2012

"The Best Way" Tips- Baked Potato

Like many of you I search the internet endlessly for the perfect way to do things. But never fear I will try my best to do the find it for you.

Perfect Baked Potato

In the microwave:
Start with a clean, well-scrubbed potato.
Turn by the quarter as you poke the potato in three different spots with a fork.
Place on plate and microwave on high or baked potato setting on your microwave only 5 minutes.
Turn potato over and heat for another 5 minutes. Use an oven glove to remove plate.
Split in half and add a pat of butter, a shake or two of both salt & pepper.

In the oven:
Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees. Position rack in middle and careful to have barrier on bottom to catch any excess food.
Start with clean, well-scrubbed potato.
Turn by the quarter as you poke the potato in three different spots with a fork.
Over a bowl, rub oil (any kind) all over potato.
Rub salt.
Place on center rack.
Bake for one hour.
Split in half and add a pat of butter & pepper. 

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