3 Keys to Achieving British-Style Baked Potatoes Making baked potatoes isn’t difficult, but here are the tips that made the most difference. Slice them first. Like most Americans, I typically poke holes all over the potatoes before baking them to ensure they don’t explode in the oven. But Jo suggests slicing a cross shape about 1/4-inch thick into each potato. This helps them release some steam, makes the interior more fluffy, and also makes them easier to slice into when they’re pipin
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