[header] How to bake small potatoes [title] Wash the potatoes and cut them in half. [step] Rinse your potatoes thoroughly with cold water. If the skins still seem dirty after rinsing, use a vegetable brush or wet dish towel to gently scrub them clean. 
Pat them dry with a clean towel before cutting them in half. [title] Mix the potatoes with olive oil in a large bowl.