YIELD
3 serving
TYPE
Side Dish
TIME
1 hr 10 minutes
LEVEL
Medium
Wash the potatoes with cold water and scrub the dirt or debris using a food cleaning brush. Pat dry the potatoes using a clean kitchen towel
Poke the potatoes using a fork on all the sides
Drizzle some cooking oil over the potatoes and sprinkle with salt. Give them a good rub and it helps to absorb the flavors from the salt and oil
Place the seasoned Russet Potatoes on a baking tray with a wire rack. Using a wire rack helps the potatoes to cook evenly
Bake the potatoes in a preheated oven at 425° F for about 60 minutes or until it turns fork tender
Remove the Baked Potatoes from the oven and allow them to cool down slightly. Using a knife slit open the potatoes. Gently press the ends of the potatoes to wide open them.
Fluff the insides of the Baked Potatoes with a fork and top them with butter, sour cream, chives, and black pepper powder.