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BAGS TO MAKE BAKED POTATOES IN THE MICROWAVE

Posted on 07/15/08, 06:42 pm

MY MOTHER IN LAW WAS TALKING ABOUT SOME KIND OF BAD THAT YOU QUILT WITH COTTON BATTING, MADE SORT OF LIKE A PURSE THAT HELPS BAKE THE POTATOES IN THE MICROWAVE WITHOUT MAKING THOSE LITTLE HARD SPOTS IN THE POTATOE, I WAS WONDERING IF ANY OF YOU HAD A PATTERN OF THOUGHTS ABOUT HOW TO MAKE IT, I WAS JUST GOING TO TRY TO MAKE LIKE A PURSE LIKE THING, AND SEE IF IT WORKS BUT WOULD LOVE ANY INFO, IF ANYONE KNOWS ABOUT THEM, THANKS,

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Reply #1 07/16/08 8:01am

rsisland

I have seen a few patterns across the web. They seem to be very popular right now. You need to watch them while they are cooking though. I have heard of a few people having them catch fire while cooking. I'm not sure why, since it is just a few people having this problem. They might be cooking them too long...
OK... from what I have read so far, make sure you are using 100% cotton batting. It seems like the polyester is what is catching on fire. I would imagine you need to use cotton fabric or non flammable fleece too.

Here are some I found through Google:

http://www.atimetostitch.com/potat... has pics

http://www.aaacreativesewing.com/P... PDF with no pics

http://featheredfibers.wordpress.c... this one is cute

Hope that helps,

Robin
Reply #2 07/16/08 1:04pm

Dixe4me

This is really neat guys. But I have to ask, what is the need for it? Does it cook better or faster in these bags than just poking holes and throwing the potato in there? And it does seem dangerous. My aunt burned a towel once trying to heat it for my aching legs. I'd like to hear more on these. Thanks
Reply #3 07/16/08 1:14pm

ReneeAnn

I have never heard of these either. What is the advantage of putting them in the bag, might be easier to put them all in the bag at one time. I will have to check it out. Would love to hear more about this.
Reply #4 07/16/08 4:01pm

Jerrysgirl

thanks robin, they are cute, and for everyone else, my mom in law told me it cooks in 8 minutes, and they are perfect, you know in my microwave they always get hard spots in them, but this bag is not suppose to do that, you are not suppose to prick the potatoes when you put them in the bag, i'll try it and post a picture and let you know if it works.
Reply #5 07/16/08 4:57pm

Dixe4me

Cool! One of the websites rsisland posted called for 2 pieces of material...one cotton and one flannel. Does anyone know if you have to have one of cotton and flannel or can you do two cotton? I'm wondering if it is the combination of the two that makes it work, since one is more breathable than the other.
Reply #6 07/16/08 11:55pm

rsisland

I haven't seen any with just 2 pieces of cotton fabric...yet. Some used 2 pieces of cotton with batting, others used 1 piece of cotton and 1 piece of flannel.

While doing some more research, I have learned to use only 100% cotton thread also. Older microwaves generally do not catch fire. A microwave with a carousel is better than without. You should wash the potato, but not dry it. Always stay there and watch them cook. Never prick the potato like you normally do.

For those that want to try this but are worried about the fire hazard, I read that you can accomplish the same results by using a brown paper bag!

Using a bag while cooking a baked potato is supposed to cook the potato faster and more evenly. The microwave draws out the moisture from the potato giving it a taste like it was baked in the oven.

They are cute but I think I might try the rice bags instead.....

Robin