French Fries - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 medium potatoes
salt
Crisco or Crisco oil for deep frying

Preparation

Pare potatoes and cut into 3/8-inch strips.
Rinse or soak in cold water.
Dry potatoes well on paper towels.
Deep fry half of the potatoes at a time in Crisco heated to 365\u00b0.
Cook until tender and golden brown (5 to 7 minutes).
Drain on paper towels. Keep hot in oven set on low temperature.
Sprinkle with salt. Serve hot.