Who doesn't enjoy a nice jacket potato now and then? I certainly do! For me, the perfect baked potato has a dark, crispy skin and a soft, fluffy centre and doesn't need anything fancy to fill it - just a generous knob of butter, a dollop of sour cream or a sprinkling of grated cheese.
For the best results bake potatoes in the oven not the microwave and don't rush them - they need time to develop that soft centre!
For the best results bake potatoes in the oven not the microwave and don't rush them - they need time to develop that soft centre!
Here are my tips to making perfect jacket potatoes:
1. After washing, allow the skins to dry out completely.
2. Prick the potatoes all over with a fork.
3. Rub the skins with cooking oil.
4. Place the potatoes directly on the shelf of the oven - not on a baking tray.
5. Bake in a hot pre-heated oven at 220°C / 475°F / Gas Mark 7 for approx 1½ hours but they may need a little longer depending upon the size.
6. Serve immediately while the skins are still crisp.
1. After washing, allow the skins to dry out completely.
2. Prick the potatoes all over with a fork.
3. Rub the skins with cooking oil.
4. Place the potatoes directly on the shelf of the oven - not on a baking tray.
5. Bake in a hot pre-heated oven at 220°C / 475°F / Gas Mark 7 for approx 1½ hours but they may need a little longer depending upon the size.
6. Serve immediately while the skins are still crisp.
I absolutely adore baked potatoes!!!!! Your's look amazing!!!
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