How to make the perfect baked potato and the common mistakes to avoid 

Crispy on the outside, steamy on the inside, a good baked potato is a thing of beauty. Plus ten ways to fill your baked spud

Is there anything more delicious than a baked potato?

Which potatoes?

Rooster potatoes are ideal for baking, their skins robust enough to take a solid blast of heat, and flesh that becomes light and fluffy when steamed from the inside out. Choose larger potatoes, in uniform size for the best outcome. Golden Wonders or Kerrs Pinks work well too.