Dame Prue Leith, the Great British Bake Off judge, has revealed her straightforward method for achieving perfect roast potatoes every time. In a TikTok clip, she shared that the key is adding just two ingredients: breadcrumbs and melted butter.
Prue explained the process: parboil the potatoes until they begin to break up slightly on the outside, then drain and shake the pan vigorously to rough up the edges. Next, toss the potatoes with a handful of breadcrumbs and melted butter to ensure they are well coated, then roast until golden and crisp.
The breadcrumbs create a crispy, golden crust, while the butter aids browning and adds a rich flavour. The technique, which includes parboiling and 'chuffing' (roughing up) the potatoes, maximises surface area for ultimate crispiness.
Viewers have praised the tip, with many saying they will try it. One commented: 'Yum. I've never made mine like this, but I'm going to try it.' Others suggested variations, such as adding chicken stock cubes or cheese and herbs for extra flavour.
