Carrot Puffs - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 or 5 large carrots, scraped and sliced
1 c. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. white pepper
pinch of ground nutmeg
1 egg, slightly beaten
1 Tbsp. fresh minced parsley
peanut oil
powdered sugar (optional)

Preparation

Cook carrots, covered, in a small portion of boiling salted water for 15 minutes, or until tender.
Drain.
Mash carrots; let cool.
Combine a cup mashed carrots and the next 7 ingredients; stir well.
Heat 1 inch of oil in a large skillet to 325\u00b0.
Drop carrot mixture by tablespoonfuls into hot oil; cook until golden, turning once.
Drain on paper towels.
Sprinkle with powdered sugar, if desired.
Serve immediately.
Yields 1 1/2 dozen.