Recipe - Pommes Frites (French Fries)

4 lg Baking potatoes; (about 2
pounds),
; peeled
Vegetable oil for frying

Trim ends and sides of potatoes to form a rectangle. Cut potatoes into
1/4inch sticks about 3 inches long. Put potatoes in bowl and cover with
water. Heat about 3 inches of oil in large heavy pot to 325 degrees. Drain
potatoes and dry thoroughly. Drop potatoes, about 1 cup at a time, into hot
oil and fry for 5 to 6 minutes until tender and just starting to turn
brown. Remove from oil with slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Let
cool. Heat oil to 375 degrees. Fry potatoes in batches as before for about
1 to 2 minutes until crisp and brown. Remove from oil with slotted spoon
and drain on paper towels. Sprinkle with salt, if desired and serve
immediately.

Yield: 4