The "best recipe" for scrumptious, comforting baked potatoes requires just four simple ingredients, a food blogger has revealed. Ali, a long-time foodie and creator of the recipe website Gimme Some Oven , offers top tips on jazzing up the traditional British staple. Here's what you'll need.
According to Ali, one type of potato stands out above the rest if you want your baked spuds to be a tasty as possible. "Technically, you can make baked potatoes with any type of potatoes ," she explains, "But to make the best baked potatoes, I strongly believe that Russets are the way to go." This is because the skins are "nice and thick", which means they "crisp up perfectly in the oven," while the starchy insides "make for an extra fluffy and sweet filling", Ali says.
Though you can use olive oil, Ali strongly recommends using butter to ensure the skins are crisps - noting that it adds flavour and that glorious golden colour. Alternatively, you can use any high-heat cooking oil you want, though avocado or regular olive oil should be used rather than extra virgin. The last ingredients are simply Kosher salt, and freshly-ground black pepper and you're ready to start baking! One of the secrets to get them perfectly crispy is getting the oven - very - hot.
Depending on the size, baked potatoes take between 45-55 minutes in the oven, though Ali swears by splitting the time up to get the best texture and ensure its evenly cooked. "Heat oven to 450°F. Yep, you read the temperature right.
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