Christmas is the feast commemorating the birth of Christ. It is fixed in the liturgical year as December 25th and is preceded by four week of fasting called Advent.Oven Roasted Potatoes
- 4 lbs. baking potatoes
- ½ cup butter, melted
- ½ tsp. salt
- ¼ tsp. freshly ground black pepper
- ¼ tsp. sweet paprika
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed
- ½ cup chicken stock
- Flour for dusting, if desired
Peel the potatoes and quarter them lengthwise. Place the potatoes in a 13 x 9 inch baking dish or sheet pan. Add the remaining ingredients, except the chicken stock. Turn the potatoes to coat them evenly. Bake in a preheated 350ºF oven for 1 hour. Add the chicken stock and bake 1 hour longer, turning the potatoes a few times during cooking. You may also dust the potatoes with a little flour toward the end of the cooking time and place under the broiler for a nice browned effect.
