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Is it necessary to pierce the potato with a fork before baking?

Is it necessary to pierce the potato with a fork before baking?

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While not absolutely necessary, we recommend piercing potatoes a few times with a fork before baking. This allows steam to escape during cooking and helps prevent the potato from splitting as it bakes.

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