Basted Baked Potato

If you're like me, you'll know the best part of the baked potato is the skin, which is why I like to spice mine up a bit. This is a really easy way to add a bit more flavour, and because potatoes are so versatile you can try all kinds of different spice combinations.

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 4  tablespoons olive oil
• 1⁄2 teaspoon oregano
• 1⁄2 teaspoon  schwartz spicy  italian seasoning
•  fresh ground black pepper, to taste
• 4  medium baking potatoes

Directions

1. Mix the olive oil and spices together.
2. Wash the potatoes and pierce the skin a few times with a fork.
3. Smear the oil mixture over the potatoes, best done with a pastry brush.
4. Place the potatoes on a baking tray, lined with foil, and bake as you normally would.
5. I do mine in a 200 C fan oven for 30-40 minutes.
6. Serve with lots of butter.