Your Basic Baked Potato

Another fabulous basic! Tastes great topped with sour cream, butter, & salt. (Though I am sure there are some fabulous low fat alternatives on this site! *W*)

• Ready In: 1 hr 25 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 6  medium white potatoes
•  shortening (optional)

Directions

1. Scrub potatoes with water (Do not peel.).
2. Rub with shortening to soften up skins (If you want, optional).
3. Wrap in aluminum foil.
4. Bake at 375* 1- 1 1/2 hours.
5. OR Pierce potatoes with a fork to allow steam to escape.
6. Arrange an inch apart in circle shape on a paper towel.
7. Microwave 12- 15 minutes.