How to Bake a Potato with Foil

Top a baked potato with butter.

If you prefer your baked potatoes with a soft rather than crispy skin, wrap them with foil before baking. Baking potatoes in foil will allow them to steam as they cook, resulting in a moist texture. Russet potatoes are generally considered the best for baking, due to their light and fluffy consistency. Enhance the baked potatoes with a variety of toppings, such as butter, sour cream, bacon bits, broccoli and cheese, to create a tasty side dish or meal.

Things You'll Need

• 1 large russet potato
• Small scrub brush
• Paper towel
• Aluminum foil

Instructions

1. Rinse a large russet potato under cool, running water to remove any dirt or pesticide reside. Rub the potato gently with a small scrub brush if you wish, being careful not to break its skin. Pat the potato dry with a paper towel.

2. Preheat your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.

3. Poke the potato several times with a fork to create steam vent holes. Wrap the potato tightly in a piece of aluminum foil.

4. Bake the potato in an oven for 55 to 60 minutes, or until it is tender when pierced with a fork.

References

• Food Network: Baked Potato
• San Luis Hills Farm: Baking Guide for Potatoes
• The Cook's Thesaurus: Potatoes