Baked Potatoes
Baked Potatoes
Baked potato
Quick info
- Recipe difficulty - easy
- Preparation time - 5 minutes
- Cooking time - 60-90 minutes
- Serves - 1
- Dietary - Vegetarian Vegan Gluten free Dairy free
- Allergens -
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Ingredients
- 1 baking potato
Utensils
- Knife
Method
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 200ᵒC/Gas mark 6
Step 2
Wash the potato under running water
Step 3
Gently rub off any dirt with your hands
Step 4
Pat dry with kitchen paper or a tea towel
Step 5
Pierce the skin once or twice on both sides with a small knife or metal skewer
Step 6
Place the potato directly onto the metal rack of the oven
Step 7
Depending on the size of the potato, after around 1 hour it should be tender. For a more crispy skin, bake for another 30 minutes.
Step 8
To speed up the process when time is short. Once washed, dried and pierced, place the potato into a microwave to cook for 5 minutes before placing in the oven for 30-40 minutes to finish cooking and crisp up the skin
Step 9
Serve with a knob of butter or topping of your choice
Nutrition per serving portion (one baking potato)
Each 100g of potato provides on average
Energy 569kj 136kcal 6.8%
Fat 0.2g 0%
Saturates 0.0g 0%
Sugars 1.2g 1%
Salt 0.03g 1%
Food Value
Vitamins
Good Fats & Fatty Acids
Fibre
Protein
Minerals
Healthy choice
Baked potatoes are a great choice as part of a balanced diet. They are filling, a good source of energy and are also a good source of vitamins C, B6 and folate
Minerals and Fibre
Potatoes are a rich source of potassium and are also a source of magnesium, calcium and fibre
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