Did you know that wrapping your potatoes in foil will not make them bake faster? While the foil does help hold the heat in, it doesn’t quite do the trick. If you rub your potatoes with vegetable or olive oil, they will bake faster though! So next time you are making potatoes, lightly rub them with oil and sprinkle on a little salt for added flavor. Don’t forget to pierce it all over with a fork to let steam escape!
Check out this tip to Check Your Oven Temperature if your dial seems to be off.
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