Ingredients
| 1/2 cup | mashed potatoes (mashed with milk and butter) | | 1/4 cup | sugar | | 1 | egg, beaten | | 1/2 cup | sour cream | | 1/2 tsp. | vanilla extract | | 1-1/2 cup | all purpose flour | | 1/2 tsp. | baking soda | | 1/4 tsp. | baking powder | | Cooking oil for deep-fat frying | | Additional sugar or | | confectioners’ sugar, optional |
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Instructions
In a bowl, combine potatoes, sugar, egg, sour cream and vanilla. Combine dry ingredients; stir into potato mixture. Heat oil in an electric skillet or deep fat fryer to 375 F. 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. Roll in sugar if desired. Serve immediately. Yield: 3 to 3 ½ dozen.
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Author's Comments
A great way to use leftover mashed potatoes. These doughnuts are light and fluffy. The doughnuts are great for breakfast or as a snack anytime.
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