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Put the rack in the middle of your oven and warm it to 425°F. Grab a baking sheet without any lining.
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Take a potato and place it between two chopsticks or skewers. Make small cuts from top to bottom about ⅛ inch apart, stopping when your knife touches the chopstick. This keeps the bottom connected. Do the same with all potatoes.
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Lay the potatoes on your baking sheet. With a brush, spread half the melted butter all over, making sure to get between the cuts. Sprinkle salt and pepper on top.
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Pop them in the oven for 30 minutes. When time's up, carefully use a knife to separate the potato layers a bit more.
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Brush the leftover melted butter on the potatoes. Cook another 30-35 minutes until they're crunchy outside and soft inside. Remember bigger potatoes might need more time.
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Enjoy them hot with a little extra salt and pepper if you want.