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26 minutes ago, Anna N said:

First I need to point out that I am not the one proposing nor defending this method.

Duly noted.

11 minutes ago, Anna N said:

Very strange. But here’s the relevant quote:

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The potato itself has a very thick, crunchy outer shell, almost like a pastry crust.....

I'll bet it does!

Well, the proof will be in the potato.  And I've got a couple of russets doing nothing to contribute to their share of the rent, so why not give them a spin?  I think I'll do it tonight and report back.  But I'm going to draw the line at putting cottage cheese on a baked potato, no matter how incinerated it is.

24 minutes ago, Anna N said:

First I need to point out that I am not the one proposing nor defending this method. I still have to try it. But here you can read for yourself why James Beard thinks two hours is better than one hour:

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Duly noted.

8 minutes ago, Anna N said:

Very strange. But here’s the relevant quote:

[....]

The potato itself has a very thick, crunchy outer shell, almost like a pastry crust.....

I'll bet it does!

Well, the proof will be in the potato.  And I've got a couple of russets doing nothing to contribute to their share of the rent, so why not give them a spin?  I think I'll do it tonight and report back.  But I'm going to draw the line at putting cottage cheese on a baked potato, no matter how incinerated it is.