Title: Southern - Fried Potatoes
Categories: Vegetable Side dish
Yield: 3 Servings

2 1/4	lb	Baking potatoes; peeled
1 1/2	tb	Flour; all-purpose
1/2	ts	Salt
1/4	ts	Garlic salt
1/4	ts	Paprika
1/4	ts	Black pepper
1/8	ts	Dried red pepper; crushed
		Vegetable oil

Cut potatoes into 1/4-inch thick slices.

Combine the flour and the next five ingredients in a small bowl.

Pour the oil to a depth of 1/4 inch into a large skillet; place over medium-high heat. Add half of the potatoes to the hot oil; sprinkle with half of the flour mixture. Add the remaining potatoes; sprinkle with the remaining flour mixture.

Cook, covered, 8 to 10 more minutes or until golden brown on the bottom. Stir gently, and cook, uncovered, about 10 more minutes or until tender. Remove the potatoes with a slotted spoon; drain well, pressing between layers of paper towels.

Serve immediately.

Makes about 3 to 4 servings.

Source: Francie Marshall, Seymour, Tennessee ** Southern Living -- Feb 97 **

Formatted for your use by The WEE Scot -- paul macGregor

From: Paul Macgregor Date: 16 May 97 Home Cooking Ä

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