Drop Doughnuts - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. mashed potatoes (mashed with milk and butter)
1/4 c. sugar
1 egg
1/2 c. sour cream
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1 1/2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. baking powder
cooking oil for deep-fat frying
additional sugar or powdered sugar is optional

Preparation

In a bowl, combine potatoes, sugar, egg, sour cream and vanilla.
Combine dry ingredients, stir in potato mixture.
Heat oil to 375\u00b0.
Drop dough by teaspoonfuls into hot oil.
Fry for one minute per side or until golden brown.
Drain on paper towels. Roll in sugar if desired.
Serve immediately.
Yield 3 to 3 1/2 dozen.