it was a dumb question on my science homework......
2006-11-08 09:04:10 · 7 answers · asked by bsktballchik 4 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
2 let the heat come 2 the middle of ur potatoes and it wont take as long2 get the heat n the center
2006-11-08 09:09:06 · answer #1 · answered by Kaity 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Whether baking in the oven or microwave, poking holes releases steam thus preventing the potato from bursting open. If baking, bake at 375 for 50 - 60 minutes. Depends on how large the potato is. Sometimes I pre-cook in the microwave for 4 or 5 minutes to speed up the cooking process. If doing this, only bake in the oven for about 35 - 40 minutes.
2016-05-21 22:43:11 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That sounds like a Cooking lesson. You poke holes the size of a fork stab, into the potato to let heat or air out.
2006-11-08 09:07:45 · answer #3 · answered by desertflower 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, the reason I think you would poke holes in it is:
Maybe because of the water inside the skin, when it get's heated up it would blow up, or puff out!
=/ lol I have no idea... Good Luck
2006-11-08 09:12:31 · answer #4 · answered by AB &♥; 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES.
LET STEAM ESCAPE AND HEAT EVENLY INSIDE AND KEEP FROM EXPLODING (HEAT/STEAM) POTATO.
WRAP POTOATO IN TIN FOIL FOR BAKING IN OVEN- EVEN HEATING.
2006-11-08 09:13:05 · answer #5 · answered by cork 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They explode in the oven and it is messy.
2006-11-08 09:07:37 · answer #6 · answered by Caffeinated 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
any steam inside can get out, if it cant BOOM
2006-11-08 09:11:35 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋