Fondant Potatoes

[Staples]

900g/2lb potatoes

55g/2oz butter

2 bay leaves

200ml/7fl oz white stock

salt and freshly ground black pepper

1. Wash and peel potatoes and trim into 8 sided barrel shapes.

2. Melt the butter in a pan, add potatoes and brown lightly on all sides.

3. Add bay leaves, stock, salt and pepper and cover with damp greaseproof paper. Cook on a low heat for about 40 minutes, or until the stock is absorbed.

4. Carefully lift potatoes out of the pan and place in a warmed serving dish. Pour over any remaining juices.