How to Make The Perfect Baked Potato Recipe

PREP :

• Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat the oven to 375ºF.
• If using a baking sheet, line with parchment paper and set aside.
• While the oven is preheating, scrub and dry the potatoes really well.
• Then, brush with oil or melted butter and sprinkle each potato with kosher salt.
• Then, grab a sharp paring knife, and run the knife in a straight line through the longest part of the potato (to score them) about ? of an inch deep.

BAKE :

• Place the potatoes in the oven; you can do this directly on the oven rack or you can place them on a lined baking sheet (your call!)
• Bake the potatoes for 90 minutes (YES 90) flipping them about halfway through.

FINISH :

• Pull the potatoes out of the oven and run the knife deeper through the area that you scored earlier and gently squeeze the sides to open and fluff the potato.
• Serve topped with your desired toppings!