How to Bake a Potato Perfectly

How to Bake a Potato Perfectly

4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 4 baking potatoes (such as russets)
  • 1 1/2 tbsp. canola oil

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 400˚F. Scrub the potatoes clean and dry them, then prick them all over with a fork.

  2. 2

    Place the potatoes on a baking sheet. Rub them all over with the canola oil and bake until they are cooked thoroughly and soft in the center, about 1 hour.