Perfect Baked Potatoes

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How do you cook them?

I want a proper jacket, with lovely soft interior. Do I wrap them in aluminium foil? Do I do anything to the skin first?

I have a double oven, one being fan assisted.
Which one should I use?

How long and how hot?

Please help.

[motherhen32]

I go with a microwave and oven double act. Microwave them until starting to soften (approx 10min) then put them in the oven for 25 min ish oh a high heat (I have a gas oven). You end with soft inside and a crispy skin but in half the cooking time.