| • | Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
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| • | Scrub the potato, and pierce the skin several times with a knife or fork.
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| • | Rub the skin with olive oil, then with salt.
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| • | Place the potato in the preheated oven, and bake for 90 minutes, or until slightly soft and golden brown.
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| • | Slice the potato down the center, and serve with butter and black pepper.
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| • | Sprinkle shredded Cheddar cheese over the top, if desired.
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| • | Baked Potato is ready. |