How to Cook Sweet Potatoes

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Preheat the oven to 400 °F (204 °C).

   Line a rimmed baking sheet with nonstick aluminum foil.
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   Step 2: Scrub the skin of the potatoes clean.

   Use a vegetable brush and running water to remove any dirt and grime off the skin of the sweet potatoes. , Use the tines of a fork to make holes in the skin of each potato, piercing the potato three or four times.
   
   Place the pierced sweet potatoes on the prepared baking sheet. , The sweet potatoes need to bake until they become tender, which will usually take between 45
   - 60 minutes. , Place each sweet potato inside a clean kitchen towel.
   
   Roll the potato on the counter, pressing on it gently.
   
   Doing so loosens the flesh inside. , Use a knife to slit open each potato from one end to the other. , Each sweet potato should be topped with about 1 tbsp. (15 ml) of butter.
   
   Add salt and pepper to taste.
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   Step 3: Pierce the exterior of each sweet potato.

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   Step 4: Bake the uncovered sweet potatoes in the oven.

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   Step 5: Soften the flesh.

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   Step 6: Cut open each sweet potato.

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   Step 7: Serve the sweet potatoes hot with butter

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   Step 8: and pepper.

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