The festive season brings with it many delights, and for many, the highlight is the Christmas dinner. The planning and preparation can be a bit of a whirlwind, but thankfully there are countless recipes available to make the process smoother.
It’s no secret that Mary Berry is a master when it comes to crafting a fantastic homemade meal, and her roast potato recipe sounds delicious. This dish is simpler than you might think, requiring just potatoes, salt, and three additional ingredients: goose fat or vegetable oil, thyme sprigs, and semolina.
As reported by the Express, Mary explained: “A roast potato should be ultra crispy and golden on the outside with a fluffy light middle. Par-boiling and roughing them up before roasting gives a lovely crunchy exterior and the semolina adds an extra crunchy coating.”
Now that the ingredients are sorted, the next step is to discover her trick for achieving super crispy potatoes, which is surprisingly straightforward: double baking.
She continued: “You can prepare the potatoes up to 12 hours ahead of serving. The potatoes can be part-roasted for 35 minutes until golden. Then, before serving, roast again in the hot oven for about 20 minutes.”
And there you have it; it couldn’t be easier. With this recipe, your Christmas dinner is sure to reach new heights.
This simple and straightforward recipe is just one of many festive offerings from Mary Berry. Whether you’re after a succulent roast chicken or beef, or even fancy whipping up your own Yorkshire puddings, the queen of home cooking has got you covered.
With her guidance, your Christmas dinner is sure to be a hit with everyone.