On Sat, 18 Dec 2004 15:18:40 GMT, "Brick" >
wrote:

>
>On 11-Dec-2004, quietguy > wrote:
>
>> When I have tried cooking potatoes in my microwave they always turn out
>> rather rubbery - naturally I dont do this anymore. Is there some secret I
>> should know? or do others not care about the rubbery texture?
>>
>> David
>>
>> Marge wrote:
>>
>> > I have to say, I tried microwaving potatoes and sweet potatoes these
>> > past weeks, and I'm likin' it! 5 minutes, turn over, another 5 minutes
>> > (on high). Let sit 5 minutes.
>
>I double wrap my potatoes, (either sweet of idaho) in dish towells. I've
>never experienced that rubber texture you mention. They come out like
>half baked and half steamed. They're neither one nor the other. But they
>are good and it's fast. As everyone knows, the real McCoy takes up to
>an hour.

Thanks for this great tip. I just found your post and gave it a try.
It was great. Not quite as flakey as baked, as you said, but much
better than in the microwave uncovered and very acceptable.

Thanks


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