Basic fondant potatoes

• new potatoes↗1kg kg

  evenly sized, small

• butter↗25g g
• chicken or vegetable stock↗100ml ml
• olive oil↗2 tbsp tbsp
• few thyme

  sprigs

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Heat oven to 190C/170C fan/gas 5.

2. 2

   Peel the potatoes and pat dry with kitchen paper.

3. 3

   Heat the oil and butter in a flameproof dish, add the potatoes and brown all over. This will take about 5 mins.

4. 4

   Season well, add the thyme sprigs and stock, and bring to the boil. Transfer the dish to the oven, uncovered.

5. 5

   Cook for 25-30 mins until the potatoes are tender.