Mashed Potato Drop Doughnuts

Name: Mashed Potato Drop Doughnuts
Ingredients: 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)

10 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

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)

Directions

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.