"Dick Adams" > wrote in message ...
> My oven preheats to 425F (~220C) while the potatoes are washed
> and pierced. When the potatoes go into then oven, the oven gets
> set at timed baked for 65 minutes.
>
> I return after 55 minutes to take out plates, a small bowl,
> collect condiments and margerine, and chop some green onions.
>
> Wehn the bell rings, the oven is shut off and the potatoes are
> placed on plates. Each potato is sliced opened and its contents
> are scraped into the bowl where they are mixed with garlic powder,
> ground black pepper, bacon crubs, etc. As the contents are put
> back ito the potato, margerine is added.
>
> When all is done, the potatoes are microwaved on high for 45
> seconds.
>
> It just ain't as good as it could be. What am I missing?
> What an I not doing?
>
> Dick

Hi Dick,

I rub a little butter on the washed and dried potatoes, season the skin lightly with fresh ground pepper and
ground
sea salt. Place in a similarly prepared oven.

I pierce my potatoes when they are about 50% done.

To me it produces a more flaky texture meat and a crispy skin.

David.