Basic Baked Potato's
6 baking potatoes
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1. Preheat the oven to 400° F (205° C).
2. Wash and dry the potatoes, then lightly rub with oil.
3. Place in a shallow pan and bake for 40–60 minutes. Potatoes are done when they can be easily pierced with a fork.
4. Remove the potatoes from the oven and allow them to cool. When you can handle them without burning your hands, cut them in half, then carefully, without breaking the skin, spoon out the pulp and put it into a bowl.
5. Replace the potato skins in the baking pan and keep the oven at 400° F (205° C) for any of the following recipes.
