CLASSIC ROAST POTATOES
Roast potatoes are a weekly institution in most British families and households. When it's time for that Sunday lunch, it's time for roast potatoes. For the very best results it's important to use the right potato. Almost any potato will roast, but if you love that crispy edge with a light, fluffy and creamy interior, then floury potatoes are what's needed. To achieve the right finish, these potatoes will take at least 1 hour to cook; for extreme crispiness, cook for 1 1/2 hours.
Provided by MarieRynr
Categories Potato
Time 1h10m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Peel the potatoes and halve lengthways.
- Place in a saucepan and cover with cold, salted water.
- Bring to the boil and then simmer for 5 to 6 minutes.
- Drain in a colander and leave to stand for 2 to 3 minutes before shaking the colander gently.
- This will begin to break down the edge of the potatoes.
- These slightly rough edges will become crisp and crunchy during the roasting.
- Heat a frying pan with 1/4 inch of oil or melted lard.
- Once it's hot, the potatoes can be lightly rolled in the seasoned flour, shaking off any excess.
- Fry the potatoes in the oil, turning occasionally until completely golden brown.
- Now transfer the potatoes to a roasting pan.
- Pour some of the cooking oil into the pan (approx. 1/8 inch deep), sprinkle the potatoes with salt and roast in the oven for 30 minutes before turning in the pan.
- Roast for another 30 minutes.
- Remove the crispy roast potatoes from the pan and serve.
- A knob of butter can be melted over the potatoes to enrich the crispy roast taste.
- For an ultra-crispy finish, increase the cooking time to 1 1/2 hours, turning the potatoes in the pan halfway through.
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Wirasinghe Wirasinghe
[email protected]These potatoes are so good! I've made them several times and they're always a hit. I love that they're so easy to make and that I can use any type of potato I have on hand.
Zain Gull Qureshi
[email protected]I made these potatoes for a party last weekend and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them! I will definitely be making them again for my next party.
Ava Espinoza
[email protected]These potatoes are the best! I've made them several times and they're always a crowd-pleaser. I especially love the crispy edges.
Saru Sapkota
[email protected]I've been looking for a good roast potato recipe for ages and I finally found it! These potatoes are so easy to make and they always turn out delicious. I love that I can use any type of potato I have on hand.
Noah Alexander Robles
[email protected]I made these potatoes for dinner last night and they were a hit! My family loved them. The only thing I would change is to add a little more salt and pepper. Other than that, they were perfect.
Chrissy Young
[email protected]These potatoes were amazing! I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfectly crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. I will definitely be making these again.