A step-by-step recipe for making the crispiest and fluffiest roast potatoes using Maris Piper potatoes, olive oil, and seasonings. Perfect for your Sunday roast.
1: Preheat oven to 200°C.
2: Prepare your tray and pour in the olive oil. Place in oven.
3: Peel and chop your potatoes.
4: Drop the potatoes into a large pan and pour in enough water to cover them. Add a tsp of salt and bicarbonate of soda to the water.
5: As soon as the water boils, lower the heat, and simmer for 3 minutes.
6: Drain your potatoes, and shake the colander back and forth a few times to fluff up the outsides.
7: Sprinkle over the flour and oregano and give another shake.
8: Get the tray out of the oven (be careful) and pour the potatoes in the tray.
9: Give them a good mix so all potatoes are covered in oil.
10: Spread them in a single layer making sure they have plenty of room.
11: Sprinkle over some salt and pepper.
12: Roast for 45-55 minutes, turning them over halfway.
