Jamie Oliver Pommes Anna Recipe – A Classic French Delight
Pommes Anna is a traditional French dish made with thinly sliced potatoes, layered and cooked in butter to create a crisp, golden crust and a soft, tender interior. Jamie Oliver’s version emphasizes the importance of quality ingredients and simple preparation to achieve perfect results.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 60
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
Scale
- 1kg waxy potatoes (e.g., Yukon Gold or Charlotte), peeled
- 100g unsalted butter, melted
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Optional: 1 garlic clove, crushed, or fresh thyme for extra flavor
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 200°C (180°C fan) or 400°F.
- Slice the Potatoes: Use a mandoline or sharp knife to thinly slice the potatoes (about 2-3mm thick).
- Layer the Potatoes: Brush the base of an ovenproof skillet or baking dish with melted butter. Arrange a layer of potato slices in an overlapping circular pattern. Brush the layer with more butter and season with salt and pepper. Repeat the layering process until all the potatoes are used, ensuring each layer is brushed with butter and seasoned.
- Press the Potatoes: Place a sheet of parchment paper on top of the potatoes and press down firmly with a flat plate or pan. This helps compress the layers for even cooking.
- Bake the Potatoes: Cover the dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes.
- Crisp the Top: Remove the foil and parchment paper. Bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the top is golden and crispy.
- Serve: Allow the Pommes Anna to cool slightly before slicing into wedges. Serve as a side dish or enjoy on its own.
Find it online: https://britishrecipeshub.co.uk/pommes-anna/