Almond Potato Puffs - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/4 c. water
2 Tbsp. (1/4 stick) butter
3 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
1 egg
1 1/2 c. cooked, mashed or riced potatoes
salt and freshly ground pepper
freshly grated nutmeg
1/2 c. chopped blanched almonds
oil

Preparation

Combine the water and butter in small saucepan and bring to boil over high heat.
Remove from heat; add flour, all at once, and beat until smooth.
Add egg, blending thoroughly.
Let cool. Add potatoes to flour-egg mixture and blend well.
Season to taste with salt, pepper and nutmeg.
Flour hands lightly, shape mixture into tablespoon-size balls.
Roll balls in chopped nuts.
Pour oil into a deep fryer or large saucepan and heat to 375\u00b0.
Fry balls in batches until golden, about 5 minutes.
Drain on paper towels. Serve hot.
Yield: 2 servings.