Perfect Baked Potato

A Perfect Baked Potato is a firm family favourite. It can be eaten as a main dish with countless toppings, a side dish and as a snack. Also it is a very versatile dish with toppings galore.

Perfect Baked Potato

A go to meal that is easy to bake, filling and so tasty.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 1 hour hr 20 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr 30 minutes mins

Course Main Dish, Snacks

Cuisine British

Servings 2 People

Equipment

• Baking Tray
• Brush

Ingredients

 

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• 2 large baking potatoes
• 2 tsp olive oil
• Salt

Instructions

 

• Preheat your oven to 220C/200C fan/gas 7.
• Brush the olive oil over 2 large baking potatoes. Season with a pinch of salt on the skin.
• Place on a baking tray and put on the top shelf of the oven.
• Bake for 20 mins, then turn down the oven to 190C/170C fan/gas 5. Bake for a further 45 mins-1 hr until the skin is crisp yet the flesh soft.
• Cut a cross on top of each potato, squeeze the sides to open the top.
• Add your favourite toppings.

Keyword Bake, Snacks, Vegetables

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