Salt Crusted Baby Potatoes

1: Preheat the oven to 400°F.

2: Scrub and dry the potatoes, then pierce each with a fork in several spots.

3: Place the potatoes in a baking dish or skillet snugly in one layer.

4: Drizzle the potatoes with olive oil and rub each potato well with the oil.

5: Pour the coarse salt evenly over all the potatoes, letting it settle in between and on top.

6: Nestle rosemary sprigs in and around the potatoes.

7: Bake in the center of the oven for 40-45 minutes, or until a fork slides into a potato easily.

8: Remove the potatoes from the salt crust, brushing away most of the salt.

9: Arrange the potatoes on a plate, scatter with chives and freshly ground pepper.

10: Cut a small slit in the top of each potato, squeeze gently to open, and add a bit of butter.