Punched Potatoes - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 medium russet baking potatoes
3 tablespoons olive oil
4 teaspoons garlic, minced
salt and pepper
white wine vinegar (optional)

Preparation

Pre-heat the oven to 375.
Bake the potatoes until soft (30 to 50 minutes, depending on the size).
Slowly heat the oil.
Remove from the heat and add the garlic.
Allow steeping at least 10 minutes.
Place the potato on a cutting board.
Cover with a clean towel.
Using a meat tenderizing mallet carefully punch the potato.
Use a spatula to transfer to a plate.
Pour the garlic oil and vinegar (if used) over the potato.
Check the seasoning.