Best Baked Potatoes: 3 Secrets to making them
The perfect side to a big ole' hunk of roasted meat or a pile of roast chicken is this: the perfect baked potatoes, generously slathered with butter, sour cream and chives. Here's how you make them.
4 Russet potatoes 1/4 cup olive oil extra virgin salt and pepper, to taste sour cream salted butter Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
Scrub potatoes with a brush, blot dry.
Stab potatoes a few times with a sharp knife.
Rub potatoes with olive oil, fresh lard, or soft butter.
Sprinkle liberally with coarse salt and freshly-ground pepper.
Bake in preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes, OR until done (i.e.: until you can squish the potato gently with hot pad-protected fingers).
Slice down the middle and add your favorite toppings: sour cream, chives, fresh parsley, butter, and plenty of salt and pepper are mine.