Potatoes Gratin with Garlic - A French tradition

0 Preheat oven at 350ᵒ.
1 In a mixing bowl toss together the potatoes slices and olive oil until all the slices are evenly coated.
2 Spread half the slices in the bottom of a large shallow 6 cups gratin dish. Distribute the garlic cloves evenly amongst the potatoes and sprinkle with salt.
3 Add the bay leaf then top with the remaining potatoes slices.
4 Pour over the boiling water almost to cover, sprinkle with salt to taste and dribble over any oil remaining in the bowl.
5 Place in the oven and bake until all the water is absorbed, 50- 60 minutes.
6 If the surface is well coated before then, cover loosely with aluminum foil to protect from darkening further.
7 Serve hot.