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How long, What temp to Bake a Potato ?
Posted by:
New Cook in the Kitchen
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Date: October 25, 2014 10:29PM
I see 350 F 1 hour, 425 1 hour, 400 1 hour.. What gives? I tried tonight at 350 1 hour not done.
Re: How long, What temp to Bake a Potato ?
Posted by:
Potato Baker
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Date: October 25, 2014 10:39PM
Usually 400 for 1 hour.
Use a fork to test if done, but usually 1 hour at 400 is fine.
You can cheat and finish it in the microwave for maybe 1-2 minutes, but it may make the skin soggy.
Usually about 6 minutes in the microwave for a potato is pretty typical, but I do not like the skin on a potato in the microwave.
Remember to pierce the skin a few times with a fork before you cook them with the skin on to release steam otherwise it may split/explode!
Use a fork to test if done, but usually 1 hour at 400 is fine.
You can cheat and finish it in the microwave for maybe 1-2 minutes, but it may make the skin soggy.
Usually about 6 minutes in the microwave for a potato is pretty typical, but I do not like the skin on a potato in the microwave.
Remember to pierce the skin a few times with a fork before you cook them with the skin on to release steam otherwise it may split/explode!
Re: How long, What temp to Bake a Potato ?
Posted by:
New Cook
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Date: October 25, 2014 10:50PM
Thanks, will turn it up to 400 next time.
Re: How long, What temp to Bake a Potato ?
Posted by:
Probably Certainly
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Date: October 25, 2014 10:56PM
I prefer 75 degrees over approximately 18 hours to ensure optimal composting.
Re: How long, What temp to Bake a Potato ?
Posted by:
Aussie Dingo
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Date: October 25, 2014 10:57PM
lol, as if this information hasn't been posted thousands of times all over the internet already, but yeah, sure, why not ask the experts on ffu.
Re: How long, What temp to Bake a Potato ?
Posted by:
It's So Easy
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Date: October 25, 2014 11:02PM
Pretty much same as above. I do either 1 1/2 hours at 350 or 1 hour (more or less) at 400. Depends on the time constraints. Pierce potatoes several times with a fork (microwave OR oven). I always put silver foil underneath the potatoes since they can drip from the piercings. The best part of baked potatoes are the crispy skin - unless you can't possibly spare an hour, don't put them in the microwave. Serve with butter, sour cream, chopped scallions, and other toppings of your choice.
Re: How long, What temp to Bake a Potato ?
Posted by:
Microwave it
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Date: October 25, 2014 11:24PM
Ten minutes on full power. Like crispy skins? Roll the washed potato in kosher s+alt, covering the whole outside. When time is up, let the potatoes sit undisturbed in the microwave for 4-5 minutes, then brush off the salt and enjoy.
Re: How long, What temp to Bake a Potato ?
Posted by:
New Cook
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Date: October 25, 2014 11:28PM
>lol, as if this information hasn't been posted thousands of times all over the internet already
Yes info is out there but its not consistant, people say 350 to 425 for a hour, a big difference in temp.
>Pretty much same as above. I do either 1 1/2 hours at 350 or 1 hour (more or less) at 400.
No wonder, Thats why my potato was not done at 350 in 1 hour. Its just not enough time. For some reason I thought a potato was cooked at 350 for 45 minutes. 400F 1 hour or 350F 1 1/2 hour got it now, thanks. I thought something was wrong with my oven, now I know because I will be doing a turkey next month. I will do that at 325F. I expect 5 1/2 hours for a 16 pound turkey. I will do some more potatoes soon to check my oven.
Yes info is out there but its not consistant, people say 350 to 425 for a hour, a big difference in temp.
>Pretty much same as above. I do either 1 1/2 hours at 350 or 1 hour (more or less) at 400.
No wonder, Thats why my potato was not done at 350 in 1 hour. Its just not enough time. For some reason I thought a potato was cooked at 350 for 45 minutes. 400F 1 hour or 350F 1 1/2 hour got it now, thanks. I thought something was wrong with my oven, now I know because I will be doing a turkey next month. I will do that at 325F. I expect 5 1/2 hours for a 16 pound turkey. I will do some more potatoes soon to check my oven.
Re: How long, What temp to Bake a Potato ?
Posted by:
Betty Fuckin Crocker
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Date: October 25, 2014 11:29PM
USE A FUCKING MICROWAVE. 12 minutes. THIS ISN'T 1960, MORONS.
Re: How long, What temp to Bake a Potato ?
Posted by:
New Cook
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Date: October 25, 2014 11:33PM
Yes I have read about baking on Kosher salt, What does that do? Im guessing remove moisture. I am doing the baking thing to see if my oven is right for the turkey at Thanksgiving.
Also what is the difference between baking a potato in foil or not? I do know to poke them with a fork so they will not blow up, make a mess in the oven. And I put them on a pan to keep the water from coming out onto the oven bottom.
Also what is the difference between baking a potato in foil or not? I do know to poke them with a fork so they will not blow up, make a mess in the oven. And I put them on a pan to keep the water from coming out onto the oven bottom.
Re: How long, What temp to Bake a Potato ?
Posted by:
Betty Crocker 2
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Date: October 25, 2014 11:41PM
Wrap the potato in foil and put it in the microwave. It will cook in 3 minutes. If you eat the skin, ignore the slightly burnt metallic taste.
Re: How long, What temp to Bake a Potato ?
Posted by:
moe taters
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Date: October 25, 2014 11:45PM
just boil it, the potato comes out great and it's easy
Re: How long, What temp to Bake a Potato ?
Posted by:
Barbarians at the Gates
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Date: October 25, 2014 11:58PM
Betty Fuckin Crocker Wrote:
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> USE A FUCKING MICROWAVE. 12 minutes. THIS ISN'T
> 1960, MORONS.
I'm guessing you cook everything in the microwave and think it's just as good as in the oven. It's not. I was at a get together tonight where the host thinks that paper plates and plastic forks are just as good as china and silver (or stainless). It's not. Not even close.
By the way, YOU HAVE AN ANGER MANAGEMENT ISSUE...moron.
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> USE A FUCKING MICROWAVE. 12 minutes. THIS ISN'T
> 1960, MORONS.
I'm guessing you cook everything in the microwave and think it's just as good as in the oven. It's not. I was at a get together tonight where the host thinks that paper plates and plastic forks are just as good as china and silver (or stainless). It's not. Not even close.
By the way, YOU HAVE AN ANGER MANAGEMENT ISSUE...moron.
Re: How long, What temp to Bake a Potato ?
Posted by:
spud
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Date: October 26, 2014 12:04AM
wash the potato, put in one of those grocery store plastic bags. microwave full power. 3 minutes for a medium tater, longer for larger potatoes. comes out nice
Re: How long, What temp to Bake a Potato ?
Posted by:
Not Funny, Shithead
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Date: October 26, 2014 12:06AM
Betty Crocker 2 Wrote:
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> Wrap the potato in foil and put it in the
> microwave. It will cook in 3 minutes. If you eat
> the skin, ignore the slightly burnt metallic
> taste.
There are people here who might think it's OK to use silver foil in the microwave. It's not (which you undoubtedly know, you pervert). Silver foil will cause a fire in the microwave.
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> Wrap the potato in foil and put it in the
> microwave. It will cook in 3 minutes. If you eat
> the skin, ignore the slightly burnt metallic
> taste.
There are people here who might think it's OK to use silver foil in the microwave. It's not (which you undoubtedly know, you pervert). Silver foil will cause a fire in the microwave.
Re: How long, What temp to Bake a Potato ?
Posted by:
Snob
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Date: October 26, 2014 12:12AM
Not Funny, Shithead Wrote:
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> Betty Crocker 2 Wrote:
> --------------------------------------------------
> -----
> > Wrap the potato in foil and put it in the
> > microwave. It will cook in 3 minutes. If you
> eat
> > the skin, ignore the slightly burnt metallic
> > taste.
>
> There are people here who might think it's OK to
> use silver foil in the microwave. It's not (which
> you undoubtedly know, you pervert). Silver foil
> will cause a fire in the microwave.
What kind of elitist cunt are you? Most of us cannot afford silver foil. We use aluminum foil. Glad you can afford silver foil. No need to brag about it.
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> Betty Crocker 2 Wrote:
> --------------------------------------------------
> -----
> > Wrap the potato in foil and put it in the
> > microwave. It will cook in 3 minutes. If you
> eat
> > the skin, ignore the slightly burnt metallic
> > taste.
>
> There are people here who might think it's OK to
> use silver foil in the microwave. It's not (which
> you undoubtedly know, you pervert). Silver foil
> will cause a fire in the microwave.
What kind of elitist cunt are you? Most of us cannot afford silver foil. We use aluminum foil. Glad you can afford silver foil. No need to brag about it.
Re: How long, What temp to Bake a Potato ?
Posted by:
Move it
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Date: October 26, 2014 12:21AM
Why is this posted in the Fairfax forum? This has nothing to do with Mike O'Meara, Tyson's Corner, minorities, politics, or Barbara Comstock.
Re: How long, What temp to Bake a Potato ?
Posted by:
Touché
()
Date: October 26, 2014 12:22AM
Snob Wrote:
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> Not Funny, Shithead Wrote:
> --------------------------------------------------
> -----
> > Betty Crocker 2 Wrote:
> >
> --------------------------------------------------
>
> > -----
> > > Wrap the potato in foil and put it in the
> > > microwave. It will cook in 3 minutes. If you
> > eat
> > > the skin, ignore the slightly burnt metallic
> > > taste.
> >
> > There are people here who might think it's OK
> to
> > use silver foil in the microwave. It's not
> (which
> > you undoubtedly know, you pervert). Silver foil
> > will cause a fire in the microwave.
>
>
> What kind of elitist cunt are you? Most of us
> cannot afford silver foil. We use aluminum foil.
> Glad you can afford silver foil. No need to brag
> about it.
Ok...that made me laugh. In any case, you and I both know that shiny silver stuff in the microwave will cause a fire.
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> Not Funny, Shithead Wrote:
> --------------------------------------------------
> -----
> > Betty Crocker 2 Wrote:
> >
> --------------------------------------------------
>
> > -----
> > > Wrap the potato in foil and put it in the
> > > microwave. It will cook in 3 minutes. If you
> > eat
> > > the skin, ignore the slightly burnt metallic
> > > taste.
> >
> > There are people here who might think it's OK
> to
> > use silver foil in the microwave. It's not
> (which
> > you undoubtedly know, you pervert). Silver foil
> > will cause a fire in the microwave.
>
>
> What kind of elitist cunt are you? Most of us
> cannot afford silver foil. We use aluminum foil.
> Glad you can afford silver foil. No need to brag
> about it.
Ok...that made me laugh. In any case, you and I both know that shiny silver stuff in the microwave will cause a fire.
Re: How long, What temp to Bake a Potato ?
Posted by:
Salt and foil;...
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Date: October 26, 2014 12:33AM
New Cook Wrote:
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> Yes I have read about baking on Kosher salt, What
> does that do? Im guessing remove moisture.
Yes, that's part of it. The coat of salt draws moisture out of the skin and the flesh just beneath it, which helps crisp up the skin. The second thing is that in a microwave, the salt will get hotter that the potato does. This is a little like broiling it, again helping to keep the skin on the crisp side. Almost none of the salt will penetrate the potato, by the way, so it will not be over-salty at all. Foil meanwhile does the opposite. It keeps moisture in and results in a soft skin. Depends which you like better. Rubbing the potato with soft butter before wrapping in foil will make for an even softer and more flavorful skin. The salt method would be for the
microwave. The foil would be for a regular oven.
Meanwhile, the temperature settings on modern ovens are all notional. You can set it for 375, but there may not be any area in your oven that actually sits at that temperature. Convection ovens do a better job of keeping temperatures even from top to bottom and side to side, but they still may not be within 25 degrees of what you set. All you can really do is use your oven enough to get accustomed to how it cooks when you set it for this or that. Keep in mind that everyone's great-grandmother was great cook, and all they had to work with was a medium, hot, or very hot oven which told them how close to the fire things should be set. We're much better off than that today,
> I am doing the baking thing to see if my oven is
> right for the turkey at Thanksgiving.
I might slow-roast a capon or something in the meantime just to get a feel for how your oven works. Plus capon is really good. 325 is indeed the standard temp setting for a large bird. Put a meat thermometer in the fat part of the thigh (but not touching the bone) and pretty much any bird will be cooked but still moist at 165 degrees. Always let a bird sit for 15-20 minutes between taking it out of the oven and starting to carve it. This is to allow juices to be absorbed back into the meat.
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> Yes I have read about baking on Kosher salt, What
> does that do? Im guessing remove moisture.
Yes, that's part of it. The coat of salt draws moisture out of the skin and the flesh just beneath it, which helps crisp up the skin. The second thing is that in a microwave, the salt will get hotter that the potato does. This is a little like broiling it, again helping to keep the skin on the crisp side. Almost none of the salt will penetrate the potato, by the way, so it will not be over-salty at all. Foil meanwhile does the opposite. It keeps moisture in and results in a soft skin. Depends which you like better. Rubbing the potato with soft butter before wrapping in foil will make for an even softer and more flavorful skin. The salt method would be for the
microwave. The foil would be for a regular oven.
Meanwhile, the temperature settings on modern ovens are all notional. You can set it for 375, but there may not be any area in your oven that actually sits at that temperature. Convection ovens do a better job of keeping temperatures even from top to bottom and side to side, but they still may not be within 25 degrees of what you set. All you can really do is use your oven enough to get accustomed to how it cooks when you set it for this or that. Keep in mind that everyone's great-grandmother was great cook, and all they had to work with was a medium, hot, or very hot oven which told them how close to the fire things should be set. We're much better off than that today,
> I am doing the baking thing to see if my oven is
> right for the turkey at Thanksgiving.
I might slow-roast a capon or something in the meantime just to get a feel for how your oven works. Plus capon is really good. 325 is indeed the standard temp setting for a large bird. Put a meat thermometer in the fat part of the thigh (but not touching the bone) and pretty much any bird will be cooked but still moist at 165 degrees. Always let a bird sit for 15-20 minutes between taking it out of the oven and starting to carve it. This is to allow juices to be absorbed back into the meat.
Re: How long, What temp to Bake a Potato ?
Posted by:
Nice book
()
Date: October 26, 2014 01:30AM
Salt and foil;... Wrote:
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> New Cook Wrote:
> --------------------------------------------------
> -----
> > Yes I have read about baking on Kosher salt,
> What
> > does that do? Im guessing remove moisture.
>
> Yes, that's part of it. The coat of salt draws
> moisture out of the skin and the flesh just
> beneath it, which helps crisp up the skin. The
> second thing is that in a microwave, the salt will
> get hotter that the potato does. This is a little
> like broiling it, again helping to keep the skin
> on the crisp side. Almost none of the salt will
> penetrate the potato, by the way, so it will not
> be over-salty at all. Foil meanwhile does the
> opposite. It keeps moisture in and results in a
> soft skin. Depends which you like better.
> Rubbing the potato with soft butter before
> wrapping in foil will make for an even softer and
> more flavorful skin. The salt method would be for
> the
> microwave. The foil would be for a regular oven.
>
>
> Meanwhile, the temperature settings on modern
> ovens are all notional. You can set it for 375,
> but there may not be any area in your oven that
> actually sits at that temperature. Convection
> ovens do a better job of keeping temperatures even
> from top to bottom and side to side, but they
> still may not be within 25 degrees of what you
> set. All you can really do is use your oven
> enough to get accustomed to how it cooks when you
> set it for this or that. Keep in mind that
> everyone's great-grandmother was great cook, and
> all they had to work with was a medium, hot, or
> very hot oven which told them how close to the
> fire things should be set. We're much better off
> than that today,
>
> > I am doing the baking thing to see if my oven is
>
> > right for the turkey at Thanksgiving.
>
> I might slow-roast a capon or something in the
> meantime just to get a feel for how your oven
> works. Plus capon is really good. 325 is indeed
> the standard temp setting for a large bird. Put a
> meat thermometer in the fat part of the thigh (but
> not touching the bone) and pretty much any bird
> will be cooked but still moist at 165 degrees.
> Always let a bird sit for 15-20 minutes between
> taking it out of the oven and starting to carve
> it. This is to allow juices to be absorbed back
> into the meat.
Gottdayum. You must be bored.
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> New Cook Wrote:
> --------------------------------------------------
> -----
> > Yes I have read about baking on Kosher salt,
> What
> > does that do? Im guessing remove moisture.
>
> Yes, that's part of it. The coat of salt draws
> moisture out of the skin and the flesh just
> beneath it, which helps crisp up the skin. The
> second thing is that in a microwave, the salt will
> get hotter that the potato does. This is a little
> like broiling it, again helping to keep the skin
> on the crisp side. Almost none of the salt will
> penetrate the potato, by the way, so it will not
> be over-salty at all. Foil meanwhile does the
> opposite. It keeps moisture in and results in a
> soft skin. Depends which you like better.
> Rubbing the potato with soft butter before
> wrapping in foil will make for an even softer and
> more flavorful skin. The salt method would be for
> the
> microwave. The foil would be for a regular oven.
>
>
> Meanwhile, the temperature settings on modern
> ovens are all notional. You can set it for 375,
> but there may not be any area in your oven that
> actually sits at that temperature. Convection
> ovens do a better job of keeping temperatures even
> from top to bottom and side to side, but they
> still may not be within 25 degrees of what you
> set. All you can really do is use your oven
> enough to get accustomed to how it cooks when you
> set it for this or that. Keep in mind that
> everyone's great-grandmother was great cook, and
> all they had to work with was a medium, hot, or
> very hot oven which told them how close to the
> fire things should be set. We're much better off
> than that today,
>
> > I am doing the baking thing to see if my oven is
>
> > right for the turkey at Thanksgiving.
>
> I might slow-roast a capon or something in the
> meantime just to get a feel for how your oven
> works. Plus capon is really good. 325 is indeed
> the standard temp setting for a large bird. Put a
> meat thermometer in the fat part of the thigh (but
> not touching the bone) and pretty much any bird
> will be cooked but still moist at 165 degrees.
> Always let a bird sit for 15-20 minutes between
> taking it out of the oven and starting to carve
> it. This is to allow juices to be absorbed back
> into the meat.
Gottdayum. You must be bored.
Re: How long, What temp to Bake a Potato ?
Posted by:
Cleetus
()
Date: October 26, 2014 02:04AM
I like to cook up my potatoes by goin' up to the Mac-Donalds and orderin' them French fries.
Re: How long, What temp to Bake a Potato ?
Posted by:
nWEDb
()
Date: October 26, 2014 05:42AM
One more thing, at what temperature do I make ice?
Re: How long, What temp to Bake a Potato ?
Posted by:
Salt and foil
()
Date: October 26, 2014 01:50PM
Nice book Wrote:
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> Gottdayum. You must be bored.
Might just be the difference between 2KB of RAM and 32GB.
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> Gottdayum. You must be bored.
Might just be the difference between 2KB of RAM and 32GB.
Re: How long, What temp to Bake a Potato ?
Posted by:
Joe Zamboni
()
Date: October 26, 2014 02:04PM
nWEDb Wrote:
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> One more thing, at what temperature do I make ice?
Depends what you're going to use it for. Figure skaters like softer, more forgiving ice. Maybe 23-24 degrees. Warmer if the rink is otherwise empty. Speed skaters need rock hard ice that will hold against their turns. Mid- to high teens would work best for them. Hockey players need something in between. Has to be durable, but the blades on hockey skates are curved. Only a small part is touching the ice at any given time. If the ice is too hard, they all slip and fall down.
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> One more thing, at what temperature do I make ice?
Depends what you're going to use it for. Figure skaters like softer, more forgiving ice. Maybe 23-24 degrees. Warmer if the rink is otherwise empty. Speed skaters need rock hard ice that will hold against their turns. Mid- to high teens would work best for them. Hockey players need something in between. Has to be durable, but the blades on hockey skates are curved. Only a small part is touching the ice at any given time. If the ice is too hard, they all slip and fall down.
Re: How long, What temp to Bake a Potato ?
Posted by:
Chef Hillbilly
()
Date: October 26, 2014 02:52PM
I adjust the oven temp depending on what else I'm cooking with it.
350 for an hour and a half if I'm baking chicken at the same
time.
Best baked potatoes according to my wife and kids:
Wash potato and pierce several times with a knife.
Spray all over with canola oil. (or whatever)
Sprinkle generously with Kosher salt. The salt draws moisture out of
the potato and makes them flakier.
I've also found that wearing a latex glove on one hand
while handling and spraying is a lot easier than getting
the oil off when they're ready to go into the oven.
350 for an hour and a half if I'm baking chicken at the same
time.
Best baked potatoes according to my wife and kids:
Wash potato and pierce several times with a knife.
Spray all over with canola oil. (or whatever)
Sprinkle generously with Kosher salt. The salt draws moisture out of
the potato and makes them flakier.
I've also found that wearing a latex glove on one hand
while handling and spraying is a lot easier than getting
the oil off when they're ready to go into the oven.