Fletcher v Peck Historical Context. After the Treaty of Paris ended the American Revolution, Georgia claimed a 35-million acre region later known as the Yazoo Lands. In 1795, the Georgia legislature split the land into 4 parts and sold them for a total of half a million dollars.
BROILED POTATO WEDGES. 2 lg. baking potatoes, cut lengthwise into 8 wedges. 2 tbsp. vegetable oil. 2 tbsp. butter, melted and mixed with 1 tsp. dried basil and 1/4 tsp. salt. Arrange potatoes on a foil lined cookie sheet; brush with oil. Broil 4 inches from heat 10 minutes. Brush with butter mixture. Broil 5 minutes longer or until lightly browned and tender.
The popularity of baked potatoes also depends on how long does it take to bake a potato. In a conventional oven the time taken to bake a potato at 375 degrees is approximately thirty minutes. However, you can reduce the time taken for baking by cutting the potato into half and placing it skin up on the baking tray. Also donât forget to apply oil or butter to the baking tray.