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Should I wrap a potato in foil to bake?

Should I wrap a potato in foil to bake?
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Can a potato be sliced open on the top before baking?

Can a potato be sliced open on the top before baking?
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I sliced potatoes this morning at 7am, and they have been cooking in a pot with squash and red sauce. Why are they still hard?

I sliced potatoes this morning at 7am, and they have been cooking in a pot with squash and red sauce. Why are they still hard?
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Should leftover baked potatoes be wrapped with anything when cool and put in the refrigerator?

Should leftover baked potatoes be wrapped with anything when cool and put in the refrigerator?
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Should I poke holes in my potatoes when boiling them?

Should I poke holes in my potatoes when boiling them?
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I've always assumed that wrapping the potato in foil before baking keeps the moisture in. Is the foil a good idea?

I learned from my Mom to always wrap the potato (with the skin on, of course) in aluminum foil before baking it in the oven. I’ve always assumed that the foil helps keep the moisture in. Is the foil a good idea?
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Is it recommended to bake a potato at 450 degrees?

Is it recommended to bake a potato at 450 degrees?
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What, if any, material should be used to wrap potatoes when baking them?

An article said not to wrap potatoes in aluminum foil when baking. What, if any, material should be used to wrap potatoes when baking them?
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Can I bake 25 potatoes the day before my baked potato bar and heat them in the morning for lunch in crockpots?

Can I bake 25 potatoes the day before my baked potato bar and heat them in the morning for lunch in crockpots?
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How many pounds of scalloped potatoes will it take to feed 12 people?

How many pounds of scalloped potatoes will it take to feed 12 people?
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