French Fries

I don't make these often because of the deep frying, but everyone once in a blue moon I pull out the deep fryer. All you need with this is a good cheeseburger and a milkshake.

FRENCH FRIES

(servings: 2)

Ingredients:

*4 cups cold water

*2-3 large russet potato, peeled, and sliced in 1/2 strips

*4-6 cups vegetable oil for deep frying (small deep fryer)

*salt to taste

Directions:

~Soak potatoes in water for 1-8 hours.

~Remove from water, and dry throughly on paper towels or a clean towel.

~Heat oil in deep-fryer to 375 degrees.

~Carefully add potatoes, and cook for 5-8 minutes.

~Take out of oil and let sit for 20 minutes, or until cool.

~Put fries back into hot oil for 2-5 minutes, until a light golden brown.

~Remove and season with salt.

Variations:

`mix chili power, cayenne pepper, & garlic powder. Sprinkle on very hot fries for wonderful seasoned french fries.

-Can be fried in a skillet too. 1 cup vegetable oil, cooked over high heat. Stirring every few minutes. Careful you don't get burned.