British · Potatoes

Baked Potato

Baked in foil until soft, then crisped with olive oil and salt. Quartered and loaded with whatever toppings you like.

Serves
4
Cook1 hr 45–50 min
Vegetarian

Method

  1. Preheat the oven to 220°C (200°C fan / 425°F / gas 7).
  2. Wash the potatoes and dry them completely, then wrap each one in foil.
  3. Bake the potatoes in their foil for 1½ hours.
  4. Take them out of the oven and remove the foil. Spray them with olive oil and sprinkle with salt.
  5. Return them to the oven for 15–20 minutes.
  6. Take them out of the oven, quarter each potato and top with whatever you like: garlic butter, cheese, garlic mushrooms, bacon, coleslaw, corn and so on.

Family recipe