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English Jacket Potatoes

English Jacket Potatoes: Fluffy Inside, Crispy Outside Delight

Experience the delightful contrast of crispy skin and fluffy inside with these English jacket potatoes, a versatile comfort food everyone loves.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Final Bake Time 10 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 4 potatoes
Course: Baking
Cuisine: British
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Potatoes
  • 4 medium Russet Potatoes Choose potatoes weighing 8 to 10 ounces each.
For the Toppings
  • 4 tablespoons Butter Opt for unsalted to control saltiness.
  • to taste Flaky Sea Salt Try using Maldon or fleur de sel for luxury.
  • to taste Freshly Ground Black Pepper Freshly ground is best for flavor.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • baking tray

Method
 

Basic Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F, ensuring you place a rack in the middle for even baking.
  2. Wash and dry your medium Russet potatoes. Cut a cross shape about 1/4 inch deep into each potato.
  3. Place the prepared potatoes cut-side-up directly on the oven rack. Bake them for 2 hours, or until the skin is beautifully crisp.
  4. Carefully remove the potatoes from the oven. Make deeper cuts along the initial cross and gently open them slightly.
  5. Return the opened potatoes to the oven for an additional 10 minutes. Top with butter, flaky salt, and black pepper.

Nutrition

Serving: 1potatoCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 58gProtein: 5gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 290mgPotassium: 900mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Wrap cooled potatoes individually for freezing, up to 3 months. Reheat in the oven at 350°F for best texture.

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