by Anonymous on December 9th, 2007

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Why are baked potatoes so much nicer done in the oven than in the microwave?

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  • by badhabitsx3 on December 13th, 2007

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    the type of heat that is used makes a big difference.

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  • by Galeanda on December 9th, 2007

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    It's dry heat, roasting, that does it. In the microwave oven all you are doing is exciting water and fat molecules and getting them to heat up from the inside out. The potato heats up by steaming.

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  • by Lovehearts on December 9th, 2007

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    I think it's because the skin gets crispy in the oven, in the microwave they just kind of go soft all over.

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  • by Jade on December 9th, 2007

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    Most things that are cooked more slowly just tastes better. I guess it's because the flavor has time to develope (?)..I don't know. There is no way you can compare the taste of something cooked in a microwave with something actually 'cooked'. (I know..I can't do without mine either..lol).

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  • by justme32 loves the weekends on December 9th, 2007

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    I have wondered that myself from time to time. I guess nuking them just takes something away. They ARE so much better in the oven but they take too long for me.

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