Potato Gratin

Directions

1. 1
   Place onion and garlic clove in a large saucepan with milk, cream and bay leaf.
2. 2
   Slowly bring to boiling point and immediately remove from heat.
3. 3
   Let cool for 30 minutes.
4. 4
   Discard clove of garlic and bay leaf.
5. 5
   Season.
6. 6
   Thickly slice potatoes.
7. 7
   Add to milk and bring to a boil, then remove immediately from heat.
8. 8
   Using a draining spoon, transfer potato slices to a large shallow ovenproof dish.
9. 9
   Pour milk over and sprinkle with the bread crumbs.
10. 10
    Bake at 350° for 1 1/4 hours, or until potatoes are tender and golden brown.