Mashed Potato Drop Doughnuts

Total Time: 10 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/2 cup potato, mashed (mashed with milk and butter)
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
• cooking oil, for deep-fat trying
• confectioners' sugar (optional)

Recipe

• 1 in a bowl, combine potatoes, sugar, egg, sour cream and vanilla.
• 2 combine dry ingredients: stir into potato mixture. heat oil in an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer to 375°f.
• 3 drop dough by teaspoonfuls, 5 to 6 at a time, into hot oil. fry for 1 minute per side or until golden brown. drain on paper towels.
• 4 roll in sugar if desired. serve immediately.