Baked Potatoes
Baked potatoes are a comforting staple with crispy skins and fluffy interiors, perfect for any meal or occasion.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 medium to large Baking potatoes Russet or Yukon Gold recommended for best texture.
- to taste Sea salt For seasoning and crispy texture.
- to taste Freshly ground black pepper
- butter Butter For serving.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Wash the potatoes to remove any dirt and dry them thoroughly.
- Pierce several holes in each potato with a fork to prevent bursting during baking.
- Season the outside of the potatoes with sea salt.
Baking
- Place the potatoes directly on the oven rack and bake for 1 to 1½ hours, depending on their size, until a knife slides in easily.
Serving
- Remove the potatoes from the oven and cut each into quarters without slicing all the way through.
- Add a generous amount of butter to the center of each potato and season with salt and pepper.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
For an extra flavor touch, brush potato skins with olive oil before baking. Experiment with different salts for unique tastes. Allow baked potatoes to rest for a few minutes after baking for ease of handling and enhanced fluffiness.