The potato skin is to some extent waterproof and if you do not make holes in it to let out the steam generated during baking there is a possibility it may split or explode (especially if you are baking in a microwave). It is also Miss Natalie's secret recipe to improve the taste, quality, sound and overall smell of the secret hole-poked baked-microwaved potato recipe. So give your potato some love and poke it real good.
No matter how many potatoes you bake - set the oven at 350 degrees and bake them for one hour. Larger potatoes may take longer. Always prick, pierce or cut a potato before baking as they can explode and make a mess of the oven, if the skin is unbroken and the steam cannot escape.
The best method for docking a pie crust to prevent it from puffing up during baking is to use a fork to prick the bottom and sides of the crust before baking. This allows steam to escape and helps the crust stay flat.
It will shrink and pull away from the sides. Using a fork to prick the sides and bottom thoroughly will help keep it from shrinking.
Don't prick holes in the crust before baking. You only do this when you prebake the pie shell for a cream pie. Any pie that you bake with the filling in it should have a solid crust just the way it is rolled out.
To make a delicious baked potato in a crock pot without using foil, wash and dry the potato, prick it with a fork, rub it with oil and sprinkle with salt, then place it directly in the crock pot. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until the potato is tender. Enjoy your tasty baked potato!
First select good quality baking potatoes, preferably all roughly the size of a clenched fist, wash them in cold salted water to get rid of all the dirt and bugs, prick the potato several times with a fork or skewer (this is optional). Pre heat your oven to 180c, place your potatoes on a baking tray and bake for about 1 to 1½ hours, use a skewer to test that they are soft (cooked) in the middle, serve with lots of butter or your favourite filling.
In an 800 watt microwave, it takes 7-10 minutes (depending how big the potato is). A microwave with a lower wattage will take slightly longer. To stop the potato exploding during cooking, you should prick the skin of the potato with a fork/knife a few times on each side. Also, to ensure even cooking, turn the potato over halfway through the cooking time.
To make a delicious baked potato in a crockpot, wash and dry the potatoes, prick them with a fork, rub them with oil and salt, wrap them in foil, and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until tender.
The cast of Prick - 2006 includes: Mike Boudreaux as Will Mat Decker as The Prick
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