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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Samim Sorde
s51@gmail.comThese potatoes were a bit too salty for my taste. I'll try using less salt next time.
B D Boss
b.b@hotmail.co.ukThese potatoes were a bit bland for my taste. I'll try adding some more seasonings next time.
Md Bahbub Rahman Hawladar
b-md@yahoo.comI'm not a big fan of potatoes, but these were really good. I'll definitely be making them again.
Rose Radebe
radebe@hotmail.comThese potatoes are a great side dish for any occasion. They're easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.
Job Look
j-look@yahoo.comI've made these potatoes several times now and they're always a hit. They're a great way to use up leftover potatoes.
Fortune Anorbil
fortune-a97@hotmail.comThese potatoes are the perfect comfort food. They're warm, hearty, and delicious.
Khan Shovo
skhan@hotmail.comMy kids loved these potatoes. They're now requesting them for every meal.
Jamila Deans
j.deans65@hotmail.frI made these potatoes for a potluck and they were gone in minutes. They were so delicious.
Arindam Das
d-a@gmail.comThese potatoes were a hit at my party. Everyone was asking for the recipe.
Selai Ratu
selai_r30@hotmail.comI'm a beginner cook and these potatoes were so easy to make. I'm definitely going to try more recipes from this website.
Ahnijka Bellamy
a.b45@gmail.comThese are the best roast potatoes I've ever had. I'll never make them any other way again.
berket fantu
berket-fantu@yahoo.comI'm not sure what went wrong, but my potatoes didn't get crispy at all. They were still good, but not as good as I was hoping.
Sakib Mollah
mollah_s8@aol.comThese roast potatoes were the perfect side dish for my holiday dinner. They were easy to make and everyone loved them.
RK TV HD
rk_t72@yahoo.comI accidentally used russet potatoes instead of Yukon Gold, but they still turned out great. I'll definitely be making these again.
Kc Branker
k-b28@gmail.comThese potatoes were a bit too greasy for my taste.
Emilee Elise
emilee-elise95@yahoo.comMeh. They were okay, but I've had better.
Ammar Motan
m-ammar@aol.comI'm not a huge fan of roast potatoes, but these were really good. The crispy edges and fluffy interiors were perfection.
Sanaullah Luck
l.s@yahoo.comFollowed the recipe exactly and the potatoes turned out perfectly. My family loved them!
Diego Juarez
j_d57@gmail.comThese roast potatoes were unbelievably crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. I've tried many roast potato recipes, but this one is definitely a keeper.