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Jacket Potato

Vegetarian

Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 75 mins
Serves: 1 X 225g (8oz) potato per person

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Best Potato Varieties

Baked potatoes are simple to prepare yet extremely versatile and nutritious. They can be served as an accompaniment, or with a filling as a complete meal.

Preparation

Select even-shaped potatoes and scrub.

Oven Method

When they are cooked, make a crosswise slit in the top of each potato and squeeze gently to open out the cross.
Serve immediately, with a knob of butter in the opening if wished.

Tip

Rub a little salt into the skins before baking to make them extra crispy. If cooking an ovenful of potatoes, increase the temperature to 220°C/425°F/Gas Mark 7. Use metal skewers or baking prongs pushed through the potatoes to reduce the cooking time by up to a quarter.

Serving Suggestion

Make a meal of a baked potato by cutting the cooked potato almost in half lengthways and piling in your favourite filling.

Microwave Method

Scrub the potatoes, then dry and prick each one several times with a fork. Cook one potato (225g/8oz) for 6 minutes on full power (800W), turn half way through cooking. Allow to stand for 1 – 2 minutes before serving. If cooking more than one potato at a time you need to increase the cooking time accordingly.

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