"Dawn" > wrote in message
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>
> Ken Knecht wrote:
>> Anyone have a good method of making 'baked' potatoes in the microwave
>> that
>> taste like potatoes baked in a regular oven?
>>
>
> Nuked potatoes tend to steam and get a bit rubbery. However, a few
> minutes in the microwave can dramatically shorten the time they need to
> be in the oven. I tend to start my potatoes by getting them hot and
> just starting to steam, then put them in the big oven for the remaining
> time. If it is a really large one, you may need to turn it over midway
> in the microwave, as they will get soggy on the bottom side if they sit
> in the same position too long, and cook unevenly.
>
>

Excellent advice.



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