scrub, rinse, and dry potatoes
lightly prick with a fork on all sides
bake @ 400 degrees for 40-45 minutes, until tender
remove from oven, cool slightly
cut into quarters, lengthwise
scoop out flesh, leaving about a 3/8-inch shell
reserve flesh for another use
brush shells inside and out with melted butter
bake @ 400 degrees for 15 minutes, until crisp
garnish as desired
