How to Bake a Potato in the Microwave

Welcome to tips and techniques with startcooking.com, I’m Kathy Maister. To bake a potato in the microwave, first wash it under running water with a vegetable brush or your hands. Pat it dry with paper towel. Puncture four holes in the potato with the tip of a sharp knife to allow the steam to escape, otherwise the potato makes blow when you’re cooking. Place the potato in a microwave safe dish then put the dish into the microwave. One 78 ounce potato takes about 7 minutes to cook; two will take about 11 minutes. If your microwave has a potato button, press that and the moisture sensors in the oven will determine the cooking time. Now let the potato rest for a few minutes to finish cooking. The potato is cooked when a nice slice easily into it, you should be able to squeeze the potato without too much resistance. Slice the top of the knife, place a folded paper towel over the potato and give it a bash with your fist to break apart the fibers. Give it a squeeze and it should be nice and fluffy. Add your favorite toppings and enjoy.

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