Baked Potato Recipe

Time1h

Serves4

A perfectly baked potato, fluffy on the inside and crisp on the outside, served with your choice of toppings for a comforting classic.

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Ingredients

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1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
2
Prepare the Potatoes
Wash the Russet potatoes thoroughly under cold water. Pat them dry with a paper towel.
3
Oil and Season
Rub each potato with olive oil and sprinkle sea salt and black pepper evenly over them.
4
Bake
Place the potatoes directly on the oven rack and bake for 45-60 minutes, or until the skin is crispy and a fork easily pierces the flesh inside.
5
Serve
Remove from the oven, slice open each potato, and add butter, sour cream, and chives to taste.