The Perfect roast potatoes
Serves 4
Easy
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The foolproof way to get perfect roast potatoes every time.
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- 1kg Maris Piper or king Edward potatoes
- olive oil
- knob of butter
- flour(to coat)
Method
step 1
Preheat the oven to gas mark 6(180-200 degrees Celsius). Peel and cut the potatoes into halves or quarters(depending on size).step 2
Place the potatoes in a pan of water just covering the potatoes and bring to a boil.step 3
Boil for approx. 6 minutes or until a knife easily slides in and out of one of the potatoes.step 4
Remove from the pan and drain in a colander.step 5
Then sprinkle flour over the potatoes and shake to coat.place a tray with a generous lug of oil on it in the oven until the oil gets really hot.Add the butter and return to the oven for around 30 seconds.step 6
Remove the tray from the oven and put the potatoes in it, turning to coat them in the oil and butter mixture.step 7
Put the potatoes in the oven for 45 minutes or until the potatoes are crisp on the outside but fluffy and delicious on the inside.Serve as a side with Azara's Roast chicken with a twist for a fabulous Sunday roast.
