Restore default Smart Playlist

I accidently deleted the default “Recently Added” Smart Playlist. I was just attempting to clear that playlist, not delete the folder. Oops, I use it often.
I have been trying to restore it by creating a new Smart Playlist with the same title, but it’s not working. Perhaps I don’t understand which rules I should be selecting. I’ve tried it a dozen different ways.
Thanks in advance.

Have you tried it like this?
Recently Added:
Match the rule "Date Added">"is in the last">"1">"Days" make the days and the interval to suit yourself, you can have days, weeks or months.
Check the box "Live Updating"
You can read more about smart playlists here:
How to create a Smart Playlist with iTunes
Smart Playlists.com

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