Grossis Potatoes

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 400F.
2. 2
   Toss the potatoes with 2 tablespoons olive oil, the garlic, thyme sprigs, bay leaf, and 2 teaspoons salt.
3. 3
   Place in a roasting pan, cover with aluminum foil, and roast about 50 minutes, until tender when pierced.
4. 4
   Toss the breadcrumbs with 2 tablespoons olive oil.
5. 5
   Spread them on a baking sheet and toast 8 to 10 minutes, stirring once or twice, until light golden brown.
6. 6
   When the potatoes have cooled, peel them and cut them in half lengthwise.
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   Place each half, cut side down, on a cutting board, and cut crosswise into five wedges.
8. 8
   Heat a large saute pan over high heat for 2 minutes.
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   Pour in 2 tablespoons olive oil, swirl the pan, and wait 1 minute.
10. 10
    Place the potato wedges carefully in the pan, cut side down.
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    (Its okay if they wont all fit; you can add the stragglers later.)
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    Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt, the thyme leaves, and some pepper.
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    Cook them about 8 minutes, until they are crispy on one side.
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    Dont try to move them or turn them if they are stuck to the pan; they will eventually release themselves if youre patient!
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    Now turn the potatoes over, and add any remaining potatoes to the pan with a tablespoon olive oil and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
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    Cook another 8 minutes, scraping and tossing vigorously with a metal spatula (they dont need to lie perfectly flat this time).
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    Add the butter, and when it foams, sprinkle the breadcrumbs into the pan.
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    Saute, stirring continuously, 2 to 3 minutes, until the potatoes are deep golden brown and completely coated in the crumbs.
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    You want to cook the potatoes and crumbs together as long as possible without letting the crumbs burn.
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    Toss in the parsley, and taste for seasoning.