As the days get cooler and frost is in the air, deciduous trees and shrubs put on an autumn show in all shades of red, yellow, purple, and brown. The splendor of crisp fall days and vibrant leaves brings to mind memories for nearly everyone who lives in an area where deciduous forests are the dominant vegetation.
Remove the finished baked potatoes from your oven and set them on a dish or rack. Tightly wrap each individual potato with foil so that there are no uncovered or loose sections. Be sure not to cut open any part of the potato yet. The foil will keep any steam from escaping and help keep the potato warmer longer.
Put your potatoes in the hot oven to cook for 30 minutes until lightly golden and three quarters cooked. Nowâs the time for my new trick. Gently squash each potato with a potato masher to increase the surface area â the more of your potato thatâs in contact with the pan, the crispier it will be.