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.
Here are answers to frequently asked questions about cooking times for baked potatoes. How Long To Bake A Potato. Bake a potato for 45 minutes, in the oven at 400Â°. Clean the potato thoroughly, wrap it in foil, vent it with a fork 5 times, and place it on a cookie sheet or directly onto the oven rack.ow Long To Microwave Baked Potatoes. To make a microwave baked potato, cook it on high heat for 2-4 minutes per side. The time will vary, depending on the power of your microwave and the size of the potato.