Ingredients

Method

  1. Slice them first. Like most Americans, I typically poke holes all over the potatoes before baking them to ensure they don’t explode in the oven. Slice a cross shape about 1/4 inch thick into each potato. This helps them release some steam, makes the interior more fluffy, and also makes them easier to slice into when they’re piping hot.Bake them for longer than you think.
  2. Bake at 400F for 2 hours
  3. After the two hours are up, remove the potatoes and carefully cut deeper into the slices you made initially. Then put the potatoes back in the oven for 10 more minutes. This helps to dry out the flesh further and makes it extra fluffy.
  4. Push open the potato, drop a little butter, and sprinkle plenty of salt and freshly ground black pepper.