Baked Potatoes

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Makes: 4 servings adjust
I was surprised to find there wasn't a basic baked potato recipe on Kitchen Monki. I decided to share mine.

Directions
 

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.

Ingredients

  • 4 medium Baking Potato, or sweet potatoes
  • Butter, optional, as needed. You can substitute with shortening or margarine if desired.

Step 2

Scrub the potatoes thoroughly with a soft brush and pat dry. For soft skins and added flavor, rub each potato with butter. Skip rubbing the potatoes for crisper skins. Prick potatoes all over with a fork and wrap each in foil.
 

Step 3

Place foil wrapped potatoes oin the oven bake for 40 to 60 minutes or until tender. Remove from oven and let cool, slightly.
 

Step 4

When cool enough to handle, remove the foil and roll each potato gently on the counter, under your hand, to help loosen the skin. Cut a shallow criss-cross in each top with a knife. Press in, and up, on the ends of each potato to expose the flesh inside.
 

Step 5

Serve the potatoes with additional butter, sour cream, chopped chives, cheese, bacon bits, salt and pepper or whatever you like.
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