Drop Doughnuts Recipe
This Drop Doughnuts recipe is by a long shot my most preferred recipe. The goodness of Vegetable makes Drop Doughnuts a great treat. Best enjoyed as a Breakfast this recipe was taught to me by a dear friend who also happens to be a great chef. A real hit every time, this Drop Doughnuts is not to be missed!
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 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 frying
Additional sugar or confectioners' sugar,optional
Directions
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°.
Drop dough by teaspoon-fuls, 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.
Combine dry ingredients; stir into potato mixture.
Heat oil in an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer to 375°.
Drop dough by teaspoon-fuls, 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.