Potatoes Fontecchio Recipes

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, dissolve the sugar in warm water. Soak potatoes in water mixture for 15 minutes. Remove from water, and dry thoroughly on paper towels.
• Heat oil in deep-fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Add potatoes, and cook until golden, 5 to 6 minutes. drain on paper towels. Season with salt to taste.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Scrub potatoes and prick each one about 6 times with a fork.
• Place in a shallow roasting pan (that has been sprayed with cooking oil) and roast for 2 hours. (I also spray the top of the potatoes - have used spray olive oil too).
• When you remove from the oven, cut each potato in half (or in quarters if using the regular size potatoes) and put into a large mixing bowl.
• Toss the potatoes with the garlic, oil (I just pour this on - enough so it looks right -- ), mint, salt and pepper to taste. Let stand for 30 minutes before serving.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350º. Scrub the potatoes and prick each one 6 times with a fork. Place in a shallow roasting pan and roast for 2 hours. Cut each potato in half. Toss with the garlic, olive oil, mint, salt, and pepper. Let stand 30 min before serving.