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How to Bake Potatoes Fast Season the potatoes to taste and microwave them on high for 3 to 5 minutes -- 3 for medium potatoes, 5 for large -- then turn them over and microwave for another 3 to 5 minutes. Using tongs, transfer the potatoes to a shallow dish or sheet pan and bake them in the oven until browned, about 10 to 15 minutes.ake the potatoes for 30 minutes, lower the heat to 250 F and place a pot with about 1 inch of hot water in the bottom of the oven. The potatoes will be ready in 1 hour -- but stay fresh for another 2 hours. That's the advantage of the method.
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How to Boil Potatoes 1 Put your potatoes, peeled or unpeeled, cut or whole, into a cooking pot and completely cover them with cold water. 2  Add 1 or 2 teaspoons of salt to the water before starting to cook. 3  Bring the water and potatoes to a boil then reduce heat to low. 4  Cover, and simmer for 15 to 30 minutes or until fork-tender.
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- Directions. 1  Wash the skin of the potato, then dry with a paper towel. 2  Prick several times using a fork. 3  Place the potato on a microwave-safe plate. 4  Cook on full power for 5 minutes. 5  Turn over and continue to cook for about 4-5 minutes more (depending on your size of potato the cooking time will vary). Wash the skin of the potato, then dry with a paper towel. 2  Prick several times using a fork. 3  Place the potato on a microwave-safe plate. 4  Cook on full power for 5 minutes. 5  Turn over and continue to cook for about 4-5 minutes more (depending on your size of potato the cooking time will vary).
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- Bake potatoes at 375 for 1 hour or until tender. Cool 10 minutes or until cool enough to handle. Cut each potato in half lengthwise; scoop out pulp, leaving a 1/4-inch-thick shell.Place potato pulp, buttermilk, and remaining ingredients in a large bowl; beat with a mixer at medium speed until well blended.ake potatoes at 375 for 1 hour or until tender. Cool 10 minutes or until cool enough to handle. Cut each potato in half lengthwise; scoop out pulp, leaving a 1/4-inch-thick shell.
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How To Bake a Potato: Three Easy Methods The Method: How To Bake a Potato in the Microwave. The Result: Super-fast cooking time with soft skins. Rub the potatoes with olive oil, sprinkle them with salt and pepper, and prick them with the tines of a fork. Place all the potatoes on a microwave-safe dish and microwave at full power for five minutes.
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- Directions. Put the potatoes into a large pot, add the bay leaf, 2 tablespoons salt, and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and cook until the potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes. Drain them well and remove the bay leaf. Meanwhile, heat the cream and butter in a small saucepan.Put the potatoes through a ricer or food mill into a bowl. Add the hot cream and season with salt and pepper.ut the potatoes into a large pot, add the bay leaf, 2 tablespoons salt, and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and cook until the potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes.
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Peel a Potato Super Fast With This Great Hack Put the potatoes in a medium-size pot, cover them with boiling water from the kettle, and cook until they’re done, usually about 20 minutes. Drain the water into another pot (use this water for reheating the potatoes) and keep the potatoes in the first pot. Run the potatoes under cold water for a few seconds. Take a potato in both hands and gently pull or peel the skin off. It works like magic and even adds a little sex appeal to a lowly task.
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Mil Spec vs. Commercial Spec Buffer Tubes The biggest differences between the two tube types are: 1) The buffer tube diameter itself 2) The diameter of the threads in relation to the diameter of the tube. Mil-Spec: On the mil-spec buffer tube… the threads at the front are actually a larger diameter than the rest of the tube itself. In manufacturing, a large tube is used and threads lathed as normal. Next, the rest of the tube must be milled down to the military specified diameter.
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How to Bake a Potato in the Microwave 1 If you prefer crispy skinned potatoes, you can cook the potatoes in the microwave for 5-6 minutes, then transfer to a baking sheet and bake in an oven preheated to 400 °F (204 °C) for 20 minutes. If you are in a rush, you can cut open the potato immediately after the microwave stops, add your toppings (or not), and then do the final cooking in the microwave by microwaving another 30 to 60 seconds. 2  Using a rotating carousel for microwaving is the best way to get the potato evenly cooked all around.
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- 1 Pierce skin with a fork once or twice. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for approximately 1 hour or until the potatoes are soft and firm.  Let potatoes cool slightly. Cut baked potatoes in half and scoop out pulp within 1/4 inch of the shell edge. Mash the pulp with milk, salt and butter to taste.
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How To Bake a Potato: Three Easy Methods See what to do: How To Bake a Potato in the Slow Cooker. Rub the potatoes with olive oil, sprinkle them with salt and pepper, and prick them with the tines of a fork. Wrap each potato in foil and lay it in the bottom of your slow cooker. Place the lid over top and set your slow cooker to LOW for eight to 10 hours. → Bottom line: Potatoes that bake while you're at work.
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- 1 Place the potato on a microwave-safe plate. 2  Cook on full power for 5 minutes. 3  Turn over and continue to cook for about 4-5 minutes more (depending on your size of potato the cooking time will vary).irections. 1  Wash the skin of the potato, then dry with a paper towel. 2  Prick several times using a fork. 3  Place the potato on a microwave-safe plate. 4  Cook on full power for 5 minutes. 5  Turn over and continue to cook for about 4-5 minutes more (depending on your size of potato the cooking time will vary).
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Perfect sautÃ©ed potatoes Method. 1  Cut the potatoes into chunks. Bring a large pan of water to the boil, then cook the potatoes for 3 mins. 2  When ready to serve, heat the oil in a large non-stick frying pan until you can feel a strong heat rising. If your pan isn’t large enough, fry the potatoes in two batches – rather than crowding them.
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Do Potatoes Cook Faster if You Poke Them With a Fork? Boiled Potatoes. If you're boiling potatoes for a potato salad or mashed potatoes, the best way to accelerate cooking time is to cut the potatoes into 2-inch pieces. Larger pieces take longer to cook, while smaller pieces tend to absorb too much water and then break down in the water. Pricking them may cause them to cook faster, but don't overdo it, or the small pieces will break as they cook. If you have more time, try boiling potatoes uncut in their skins.
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- 1 Cover the pan with a lid. 2  Cook the potatoes in gently boiling water until tender, about 15 minutes for cubed potatoes and new potatoes and 20 to 25 minutes for quartered potatoes.3  Drain the potatoes in a colander.oiling Potatoes. 1  Place the potatoes in a large saucepan or pot. 2  Add enough cold water to cover the tops of the potatoes. 3  Add 1/2 to 1 teaspoon salt to the water. 4  Turn the burner on high and bring water to boiling. 5  Reduce heat to medium low or low. 6  Cover the pan with a lid.
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How to Bake a Potato in the Microwave Cooking times will vary depending on the size of the potato and the power of the microwave. Most medium to large potatoes will take between 8-12 minutes to cook at full power. Try putting the potato in for 5 minutes to begin with, then take it out and turn it over so that both sides cook evenly. Place it back in the microwave for another 3-5 minutes, depending on how soft it is already.
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- 1 1 Heat oven to 375°F. 2  Gently scrub potatoes, but do not peel. 3  Pierce potatoes several times with a fork to allow steam to escape while potatoes bake. 4  2 Bake 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes or until potatoes are tender when pierced in center with a fork.irections. 1  1 Heat oven to 375°F. 2  2 Bake 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes or until potatoes are tender when pierced in center with a fork. 3  3 When potatoes are cool enough to handle, cut lengthwise in half; scoop out inside, leaving a thin shell. 4  4 Add butter, salt and pepper; beat vigorously until potatoes are light and fluffy. 5  5 Increase oven ...
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Perfect Mashed Potatoes 1 Cover peeled, cut potatoes with cold, salted water, simmer until tender: Place the peeled and cut potatoes into a medium saucepan. Add cold water to the pan until the potatoes are covered by at least an inch. Add a half teaspoon of salt to the water. Turn the heat on to high, and bring the water to a boil. Reduce the heat to low to maintain a simmer, and cover. Cook for 15 to 20 minutes, or until you can easily poke through them with a fork.
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- 1 Reduce heat to medium low or low. 2  Cover the pan with a lid. 3  Cook the potatoes in gently boiling water until tender, about 15 minutes for cubed potatoes and new potatoes and 20 to 25 minutes for quartered potatoes.oiling Potatoes. 1  Place the potatoes in a large saucepan or pot. 2  Add enough cold water to cover the tops of the potatoes. 3  Add 1/2 to 1 teaspoon salt to the water. 4  Turn the burner on high and bring water to boiling. 5  Reduce heat to medium low or low.
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How To Make Mashed Potatoes in the Slow Cooker Instructions. 1  Peel and chop the potatoes: Lightly grease the slow cooker insert with butter or cooking spray. 2  Add the seasonings: Smash the garlic cloves, if using, and drop on top of the potatoes. 3  Pour in 1 1/2 cups milk: Pour in 1 1/2 cups milk and stir the potatoes once. Cook until tender: Cover the slow cooker and cook 4 to 5 hours on HIGH or until the potatoes are very tender and soft. Turn the heat to WARM. Melt the butter: When the potatoes are done, melt the butter in a saucepan over low heat.
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- Directions See How It's Made. 1  Preheat oven to 350 degrees. 2  In a small skillet, saute onion and 1 tbsp of butter until the onion is golden brown and caramelized. 3  Remove from heat and set aside.  Wash potatoes with skin on and cut into 1  quarters. Add water, salt and potatoes to a large 2  pot. Bring to a boil and cook for 10 minutes.
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21-DAY MEAL PLAN Wash and peel the sweet potatoes. Cut into cubes or slices. Place in the pot and cover with cold water. Bring the water to a boil, then cover and reduce the heat to medium-low. Cook until the potatoes are fork tender, about 20 to 30 minutes. Step 2. Turn off the burner when cooked and remove the pot from the stove. Drain the sweet potatoes, and place the pot back on the still warm burner to eliminate excess moisture.
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How to Bake a Potato in the Microwave 1 Wash the skin of the potato, then dry with a paper towel. 2  Prick several times using a fork. 3  Place the potato on a microwave-safe plate. 4  Cook on full power for 5 minutes. 5  Turn over and continue to cook for about 4-5 minutes more (depending on your size of potato the cooking time will vary). Wash the skin of the potato, then dry with a paper towel. 2  Prick several times using a fork. 3  Place the potato on a microwave-safe plate. 4  Cook on full power for 5 minutes. 5  Turn over and continue to cook for about 4-5 minutes more (depending on your size of potato the cooking time will vary).
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How to Make the Perfect Mashed Potatoes In a heavy-bottomed pot, add peeled potatoes, enough water to cover the potatoes (about 1 to 2 inches above the potatoes) and salt. Bring to a boil on high heat. Allow potatoes to boil for 8-10 minutes or soft enough to stab with a fork. Drain potatoes and return to the burner, turn heat down to warm, and cover potatoes. Allow to sit on the burner for at least 15-20 minutes, to allow the moisture to dry off.