On 7/20/2012 6:10 AM, Julie Bove wrote:

> My friend's mom did not put hers in foil. I was helping in the kitchen and
> she freaked when I didn't pierce them. She said she once had one blow up
> because she didn't pierce it.

When cooking them in the oven I only pierce them when I turn them the
first time. Does everyone turn baked potatoes when cooking in the oven?
I've never tried cooking them from start to finish without turning them.