baked potato

You just wrap it in foil and cook for about an hour;but it depends on the size...If you choose to microwave, I put it on a paper towel and be sure to put a few fork holes in it first and cook for 3-5 minutes, depending on size of potato...Hope it helps!

Rinse potato.
Prick holes into potato on all sides with a fork or knife. Deep, but not all the way though...
Smaller potato= 5-6 minutes. in microwave. larger...6/7 minutes.
Take potato out of microwave (it's really hot!) and wrap in foil for 5 minutes (this makes the inside softer).

Viola,

your baked potato awaits you.

:drinker:

This is more in line with what I do. My microwave has a button for baked potatoes and I just specify 1 potato or 2 - this automatically goes for 5 min. or 8 min., respectively. You're doing them way too long with 15 minutes, so their probably overcooking a lot and losing all their water (so ending up hard).

I don't do the foil thing though. I just cut through my potatoes and add something like blue cheese dressing. Sometimes, with one potato, I do need to nuke it another minute or so.

I always rinse, poke holes, wrap in plastic wrap & microwave for 5 minutes, then in the oven in foil for another 15 to 20. Turns out really good.

This but no plastic wrap in microwave, I also turn it over half way through. Then chuck it in the oven (full temp) for 5-10 mins to crisp the skin.