Peel the potatoes

Cut a flat top and bottom on the potato

Cut a round out of the paper using a pastry cutter

Melt the butter in a frying pan

Add the potatoes and cook until they are golden on the bottom

Turn potatoes over and cook until the bottom is now golden

Carefully ( it will spit ) add the stock , the garlic and the thyme sprigs. Season well

Cover and simmer gently until the potatoes are softened . This will take 25 minutes or so

Remove with a fish slice and serve with any meats