Perfect Baked Potato

This will create a salty, crisp skin, with a fluffy moist interior. Just like they do at your favorite restaurant!

ingredients

FOR POTATOES:

4 large Russet Potatoes

Canola or Vegetable Oil for Brushing

TOPPINGS:

Whatever you want!

Butter

Sour Cream

Cheese

Scallions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

2. Wash potatoes under cold water. Scrub if necessary, but be careful not to break skin.

3. Dry potatoes with paper or kitchen towels.

4. Place potatoes on baking rack over pan.

5. Lightly brush all sides of potatoes with oil.

6. Liberally sprinkle potato skins with kosher salt.

7. Bake for 60-75 minutes, or until tender.

*To test doneness, gently squeeze potato with kitchen towel to protect your hands.

Pastry Brush

Cooking Rack

Kosher Salt