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• Method 2 of 5: Method One: Oven
• Method 3 of 5: Method Two: Aluminum Foil
• Method 4 of 5: Method Three: Microwave
• Method 5 of 5: Method Four: Slow Pot
• Tips
• What do you need

1 Peel potatoes and rinse well in cold water.

2 Remove excess moisture with a kitchen towel or paper towel if baking in a conventional oven.

3 Remove the "eyes" from the potatoes.

4 Trim off any stains and rotting areas if necessary.

5 Pierce each potato once or twice with a fork. This will ensure faster and more even cooking.

Method 2 of 5: Method One: Oven

1. 1 Rub the potatoes evenly with olive oil (optional). Season with salt and pepper. Place the potatoes on a baking sheet or baking dish (some people put potatoes directly on the wire rack).
2. 2 Bake the potatoes at 220 ° C for 45-60 minutes. The potatoes are ready when they can be pierced easily with a fork.
   • Potatoes can be baked at a lower temperature, but for a longer time. This will give the potatoes a crispy crust. Try baking it at 175 ° C for about 1.5 hours or at 190 ° C for 1 hour and 15 minutes.
   • Cooking times are approximate., since potatoes can be different in size and weight. Check readiness with a fork.
3. 3 Add seasonings and flavorings. Here are some classic combinations:
   • Sour cream and green onions
   • Butter and salt
   • Cheese

Method 3 of 5: Method Two: Aluminum Foil

1. 1 Brush the potatoes with olive oil, salt and pepper (optional). If you're not going to do anything with the potatoes after you bake them, brushing them with olive oil, salt and pepper is a good idea.
2. 2 Wrap the potatoes in aluminum foil. Aluminum foil is a good heat conductor, which means that cooking time will be shortened. If you prefer crispy potatoes, be aware that baking in aluminum foil will give the potatoes a steaming effect rather than a crust.
3. 3 Bake at 220 ° C for 45-60 minutes or at 200 ° C for 60-70 minutes. The slower the potatoes are cooked, the more creamy the middle becomes.
   • Check the potatoes for readiness not long before you think they should be done.Since aluminum foil speeds up cooking, you can check ahead of time to avoid overcooking the potatoes.
4. 4 Add seasonings and flavorings as desired.

Method 4 of 5: Method Three: Microwave

1. 1 Place the potatoes in a microwave safe dish and bake at high heat for 5 minutes.
2. 2 Turn the potatoes over and bake for another 3-5 minutes.
3. 3 Check readiness. If the potatoes are not yet cooked, continue baking at one minute intervals until cooked through.
4. 4 Add seasonings and flavorings as desired.

Method 5 of 5: Method Four: Slow Pot

1. 1 Peel the potatoes, but do not dry. In this method, a small amount of moisture promotes cooking.
2. 2 Place the potatoes in a slow cooker and cook over low heat for 6-8 hours. With this method, you will get the softest and most tender potatoes. Cooking over low heat for longer will reduce the risk of overcooking the potatoes.
3. 3 Add seasonings and flavorings as desired.

Tips

• Traditional additions to baked potatoes are butter, cheese, sour cream, green onions and bacon slices.
• Many people like to serve baked potatoes with their steak.
• Potatoes can be baked at 165-220 ° C. The lower the temperature, the longer the baking time. This means you can bake potatoes and anything else, like chicken, at the same time.
• You can speed up the cooking time by using the microwave. Place clean potatoes in a microwave safe dish and reheat (about 2 minutes per potato). Don't cook it all the way. Then transfer the potatoes to the oven. This is not recommended if you are cooking in a slow saucepan.
• Potatoes in foil turn out like steamed. Choose the method that suits you.

What do you need

• Vegetable brush
• Potato peeler to remove eyes and dark spots