Potatoes Anna - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. butter or margarine, at room temperature
2 lb. Idaho potatoes
1 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper

Preparation

Preheat oven to 425\u00b0.
Using 3 tablespoons of butter or margarine grease a heavy 8-inch skillet.
Peel potatoes.
Cut potatoes crosswise into thin slices.
Put potatoes in a large bowl and toss gently with salt and pepper.
Arrange in layers covering with butter.
Place skillet over medium-high heat and cook 3 minutes to brown the bottom of potatoes.
Remove from heat and cover with foil.
Press down firmly with 9-inch Pyrex dish.
Place skillet and dish in center of rack in oven.
Bake 30 minutes. Remove Pyrex dish and foil; bake 5 more minutes.
Let stand 5 minutes before serving.