The Wolf > wrote in message >...
> On 12/31/2003 2:34 PM, in article , "Richard
> Periut" > opined:
>
> > Sandy n ne wrote:
> >> You can cook a potato in the microwave. Just be sure to poke it a few times
> >> with a fork first to let out steam (you definately don't want it blowing up
> >> on
> >> you!)
> >>
> >> Sandra
> >
> > I like to butter the skin, poke holes with a fork, and give it 6
> > minutes, turn, then another 6.
> >
> > Love the hard crunchy crust that forms.
> >
> > Rich
>
> I have always been disappointed with nuked potatoes.
>
> I still do it the old fashioned way, 1:00 @ 425?
If you wash a medium-sized potato, pierce 3-4 times and wrap in a
paper towel (still damp), nuke about 3 minutes, turn it over and nuke
about 2 additional minutes (not quite done), then WRAP IN ALUMINIUM
FOIL and let it set on a counter top for about 5 minutes to
internalize the heat, the potato will taste like a regular
baked-in-foil (steamed) potato.
I often do this, then pop them into the oven for the last 5-10 miuntes
while the main course finishes.
-L.