To bake a potato, you will need:
- One or more potatoes
- Olive oil or other cooking oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius).
- Scrub the potatoes clean and dry them thoroughly.
- Prick the potatoes all over with a fork. This will help the steam to escape and prevent the potatoes from bursting.
- Rub the potatoes with olive oil or other cooking oil.
- Season the potatoes with salt and pepper to taste.
- Place the potatoes on a baking sheet and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until they are soft when pierced with a fork.
- Remove the potatoes from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes before slicing them open and serving.
Tips:
- For a crispier skin, you can bake the potatoes for an additional 10-15 minutes after they are soft.
- If you are baking multiple potatoes, be sure to space them evenly on the baking sheet so that they cook evenly.
- You can also add other herbs and spices to the potatoes before baking, such as garlic powder, onion powder, or paprika.
- Once the potatoes are baked, you can top them with your favorite toppings, such as butter, sour cream, cheese, bacon, or chives.
Enjoy!