And yet, according to Dr.

He’s that adamant that the potato practice stop.

That sounds like something worth skipping.

Baked potato in foil

But what is the optimal way to bake a potato?

And is baking this dinner staple in foil really so awful?

Why baking a potato in foil is foolish

According to Dr.

Baked potatoes ready to eat

Potato (sorry, but how much do you love that name?

), the starch in question is about 80 percent water.

Finally, you are wasting money on a cooking tool you do not need.

To prepare the perfect baked potato, aim for a crispy outside and soft inside (viaThe Kitchn).

Top, and enjoy!