By defining and monitoring standard product costs, you can measure the company's current manufacturing performance and compare it to the standard (target) costs. Product costing provides information about the monetary investments in the materials, work in process, and physical inventory.
1 For example, if one large potato takes 10 minutes to cook, two large potatoes would take between 16-17 minutes. 2  If you prefer crispy skinned potatoes, you can cook the potatoes in the microwave for 5-6 minutes, then transfer to a baking sheet and bake in an oven preheated to 400 Â°F (204 Â°C) for 20 minutes. Place it back in the microwave for another 3-5 minutes, depending on how soft it is already. 2  After that, if it still doesn't feel fully cooked, continue to microwave it in 1 minute bursts, checking after each minute.
Directions: 1. Start potatoes in Microwave: Turn oven to 425*F. Wash the potatoes, then poke each one three times with a fork. Microwave the potatoes on high for 6 minutes. 2. Finish potatoes in oven: Transfer the potatoes to the oven, and cook for 20 minutes, or until the skin feels crisp when a potato is squeezed.Remove from the oven and immediately cut a slice the top of the potato to let the steam escape.Squeeze from the ends to fluff up, and serve.. Finish potatoes in oven: Transfer the potatoes to the oven, and cook for 20 minutes, or until the skin feels crisp when a potato is squeezed. Remove from the oven and immediately cut a slice the top of the potato to let the steam escape. Squeeze from the ends to fluff up, and serve.