Plain Baked Potato Recipe
Baked potato served with a side of butter and sour cream.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- 2
- 3
Pierce the Potatoes
Using a fork, pierce each potato several times to allow steam to escape during baking.
- 4
Bake the Potatoes
Place the potatoes directly on the oven rack or on a baking sheet. Bake for 45-60 minutes or until the potatoes are tender and easily pierced with a fork.
- 5
Add Toppings
Remove the potatoes from the oven, cut them open, and fluff the insides with a fork. Add butter, sour cream, and season with salt and black pepper to taste.
