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+Creating a well-documented recipe for making the perfect baked potato involves considering several factors, including the cooking surface and how to adjust cooking times when baking multiple potatoes. Let’s craft a detailed guide that covers all these aspects.
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+### Recipe: Perfectly Baked Potatoes
+
+#### Ingredients:
+- Baking potatoes (about 280g/10oz each)
+- 1 tsp beef dripping or sunflower oil per potato (use more if baking multiple potatoes)
+- 1/4 tsp salt per potato
+- 1/4 tsp black pepper per potato
+
+#### Equipment:
+- Oven
+- Microwave
+- Fork
+- Basting brush
+- Baking tray or cookie sheet/pizza stone
+- Kitchen timer
+
+#### Instructions:
+1. **Preparation**:
+   - Preheat your oven to 220C (425F).
+   - Wash the potatoes thoroughly, drying them afterwards to remove any excess moisture.
+
+2. **Pricking**:
+   - Prick each potato several times with a fork. This allows steam to escape during cooking, preventing the potatoes from bursting.
+
+3. **Microwaving**:
+   - Place the potato on a microwave-safe plate. Microwave on high for 5 minutes for one potato. If cooking multiple potatoes, add 2 minutes for each additional potato, but do not exceed 15 minutes in total regardless of the number of potatoes. This helps to start the cooking process from inside, reducing overall oven time.
+
+4. **Applying Fat and Seasonings**:
+   - Remove the potatoes from the microwave. Brush each potato thoroughly with melted beef dripping or sunflower oil. This will help crisp the skin.
+   - Roll each potato in a mixture of salt and pepper to evenly coat the skin.
+
+5. **Choosing the Right Cooking Surface**:
+   - For crisper skins, place the potatoes directly on the oven rack. To catch drippings or if using toppings that might overflow, use a baking tray or cookie sheet.
+   - A pizza stone can be used to provide a more even heat distribution, but it is not necessary. If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven during preheating.
+
+6. **Baking**:
+   - Place the potatoes in the preheated oven. Bake for about 55 minutes, or until the skins are crisp and a fork can easily pierce the flesh. The cooking time might slightly increase if baking more than four potatoes, so adjust accordingly by adding an extra 5-10 minutes.
+
+#### Tips and Tricks:
+- **Even Cooking**: Arrange potatoes evenly spaced in the microwave and oven. This allows for better air and heat circulation, ensuring that each potato cooks evenly.
+- **Testing Doneness**: Check doneness by inserting a fork into the thickest part of the potato. It should slide in easily.
+- **Serving**: For an extra touch, slice open the top of the baked potato, fluff the interior with a fork, and add your favorite toppings such as butter, sour cream, chives, cheese, or bacon bits.
+- **Avoid Overcrowding**: Do not overcrowd the oven or microwave as this can lead to uneven cooking. Bake in batches if necessary.
+
+By following these detailed instructions and tips, you’ll be able to make perfect baked potatoes that are crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, whether you’re cooking one or several.