4 medium sweet potatoes or yams
Margarine or butter
Salt and pepper
Scrub sweet potatoes and, if desired, rub with small amount shortening for softer skins. Prick with fork to allow steam to escape. Bake in 350 degrees oven until soft. about 50 minutes. Cut crisscross gashes in each potato; squeeze gently until some potato pops up through opening. Dot with margarine and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
4 servings
Microwave Directions: Scrub sweet potatoes. Prick with fork to allow steam to escape. Arrange potatoes about 2 inches apart in circle on microwavable paper towel in microwave. Microwave uncovered on high (100%) until tender when pierced with fork, 8 to 11 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes. Continue as directed above.