Perfect Baked Potatoes

Great

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Preheat oven to 425° F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or foil for easiest clean-up (optional); set pan aside.

Step 2

Scrub potatoes well and then dry them.

Step 3

Pierce each large potato 8 to 10 times with a fork.

Step 4

Place potatoes on baking sheet and rub oil all over potatoes.

Step 5

Rub salt all over potatoes. Use every last bit of the tablespoon of kosher salt for four 1-pound potatoes.

Step 6

Sprinkle the smallest bit of garlic powder over the skin of each potato. Do not overwhelm the potato with garlic flavor - aim for the slightest hint of garlic.

Step 7

Place baking sheet of potatoes in center of oven and bake for about 55 minutes. Potatoes should be tender when pierced with a fork - and the fork should slide back out easily, with no resistance. If there is any resistance at all, bake a bit longer.

Step 8

Remove potatoes from the oven. Cut a slit across the top of each potato with a sharp knife. Gently squeeze in each end of the potato towards the middle to pop open. Loosen up the fluffy white interior from the skin with a fork.

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