The Perfect Baked Potato

Throw that tinfoil out! Here’s how to make the perfect baked potato.
Summertime Potatoes

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Wash and scrub your potatoes clean. Poke each potato with a fork a few times to allow steam to release while cooking. Lightly dry each potato in a clean towel. Using your hands or a pastry brush coat each potato in a thin coat of olive oil and set on a baking sheet. Sprinkle with salt and then flip them over and sprinkle the other side with salt.

Carefully place the potatoes directly on the oven rack and then stick the pan underneath on the next rack to catch any potato drips.

Bake for 45 minutes to one hour or until the potatoes are cooked through. They will give slightly when you press on them.