Tag: Criss-Cross Potatoes

• Potatoes are popular in Poland however this recipe did not originate there.
• I went to dinner at one of my friends who lives near Leeds.
• These potatoes were on the menu.
• They are a cross between jacket potatoes and roast potatoes.
• They are quicker and easier to do.
• The recipe originated from one by Nigella Lawson.

INGREDIENTS

• 1 to 2 Potatoes per person (depending on the size) (Maris pipers or King Edward are good)
• Light olive oil
• Maldon sea salt

METHOD

• Pre-heat the oven to GM7 – 220°C
• Cut the potatoes in half lengthwise.
• Cut the cut surface with diagonal cuts but do not cut all the way through.
• Rub the skins with the olive oil.
• Place cut side up on a baking tray.
• Put some olive oil and salt on the cut surface.
• Bake for around 45 minutes.
• The tops should be golden and the potato flesh soft.