BAY STUDDED ROOSTER POTATOES WITH ROSEMARY - 50 minutes

METHOD

1. Preheat oven to 200°C/400°F/Gas6
2. Cut each potato across its width in slices about 5mm apart but stopping about 1cm from the bottom so each potato is still joined at the base.
3. Break the bay leaves in half and insert them into the slices, pick sprigs from the rosemary and again place into the slices.
4. Season with salt and pepper.
5. Place the potatoes into a roasting tin, sprinkle olive oil over the potatoes.
6. Pour enough cold water into the pan, just enough to cover the bottom of the pan.
7. Cut the butter into pieces and place around the potatoes.
8. Place pan into oven to roast, baste regularly with the butter until the water evaporates and the potatoes are tender.