Basic Crown Roast of Lamb

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
2. 2
   Place the roast crown-side down in a roasting pan.
3. 3
   Bake for an hour.
4. 4
   Turn the roast over and place on a serving platter.
5. 5
   Decorate each rib bone with a paper cutlet frill, if desired (they are available at Zabar's, 2245 Broadway, at 80th Street, Manhattan).
6. 6
   Serve immediately.