Rustic Baked Potatoes with Crusty Garlic Bread

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1. Preheat your oven to 200C (180C fan) or gas mark 6.

   

2. Wash the potatoes thoroughly, then prick with a fork multiple times.

   

3. Drizzle Olive oil over each potato, then season with salt, pepper and add rosemary.

   

4. Place the potatoes in the oven for about 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until the skin is crispy and the inside is soft.

   

5. Whilst the potatoes are baking, prepare the garlic bread. Slice the baguette or sourdough, without cutting all the way through, creating 'pockets' in the bread.

   

6. Mince garlic and mix it with butter. Fill the 'pockets' in the bread with garlic-butter mix.

   

7. Wrap the bread in foil and bake it in the oven for the last 15 minutes of the potatoes' cooking time.

   

8. Once the potatoes are cooked, slash the top with a sharp knife and slightly squeeze the sides to fluff up.

   

9. Serve the hot baked potatoes and garlic bread immediately.

   

10. For an added flavor, you can serve the baked potatoes with a dollop of fresh cream or grated cheese. The garlic bread serves as a perfect combination to the succulent baked potatoes. This meal is sure to be a hit for everyone, no matter the occasion. Enjoy!