Roast Potatoes (Classic)

Ingredients :
potatoes (suitable for roasting)
vegetable oil
two tablespoonfuls of butter
salt and pepper to taste

Method:
Peel the potatoes and cut into sections about 5 cms square.
Preheat the oven to 210°C.
Pour sufficient oil into a roasting pan, up to about 1.5 centimetres deep, add the butter and place into the oven.
Meanwhile par boil the potatoes for 5 minutes.
Drain the potatoes in a colander and shake to roughen up the surfaces of the potatoes.
Season the potatoes lightly with salt and pepper and add to the hot oil/butter mixture, using a spoon to thoroughly coat the potatoes with oil.
Turn the potatoes around every 15 minutes and cook for 45 to 60 minutes until golden brown all over.
Remove from the pan, draining off excess oil and place into a serving dish.

recipe roast potatoes