Drop Donuts
Okay, folks — this is one recipe that I have not used in years, so I’m sure I’ve never posted it on this site.
The recipe card was written by my son, I’m guessing when he was eight (he just turned 14 yesterday).
Even though it’s been a long time since I’ve made these little things, he still remembers and asks for them almost every time we have leftover mashed potatoes. (At our house, leftover mashed potatoes is practically an oxymoron, considering my hubby’s love for mashed spuds.)
We did have leftovers last night and the kids have wheedled me into making these drop donuts this morning. I hope your family enjoys them as much as mine does.
Here’s the recipe:
Drop Donuts
makes about 25 donut “holes”
1/2 c. leftover mashed potatoes
1 egg, beaten
1/2 c. sour cream
1/2 t. vanilla
1/4 c. sugar
1 1/2 c. flour
1/2 t. baking soda
1/4 t. baking powder
shortening for frying
powdered sugar for coating, or…
cinnamon-sugar for coating
Using two bowl, combine the wet ingredients in one (the first four listed), and the dry ingredients in the other (the last four ingredients). Then, combine the two. You will get a thicky, sticky dough, similar to biscuit dough.
Heat the shortening to 375 degrees. Drop the donut dough into the oil by tablespoon - fuls. (Like making chocolate chip cookies) Fry for a minute or so, and turn them when you can see that they are turning golden brown. Fry another minute and remove to let them drain on paper towels.
While they are still warm, dip them in the powdered sugar or cinnamon-sugar mixture.
Warning: Eat these while they are still warm for full tastebud pleasure.
Have a Super Day!
Add comment October 31st, 2006