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

Check for Doneness: Bake the potato for 40 to 50 minutes, depending on its size. To test it, insert a paring knife. If it ...

Drizzle any remaining oil over the potatoes and bake for 40 minutes. Take the tray out of the oven and dot each of the potatoes with a little butter, then bake for a further 10 minutes ...

I tested an easy 10-minute recipe made in the microwave, a one-hour potato baked in the oven, and a 10-hour method using a slow cooker. Here's how they stacked up. The first potato was cooked in ...

Then, while they’re in the oven, set out a few small dishes and bowls with all the accouterments that make baked potatoes so good: fresh herbs and alliums; chunks of salty, hard cheeses (with a ...