Mashed Potato Doughnuts

Who doesn't love doughnuts? Try these super silky melt-in-your mouth pillows that include potatoes! For big kids: have them measure out the ingredients. For little kids: let them mix the ingredients together.

--Ingredients--

1/2 cup mashed potatoes (made with milk and butter)
1/4 cup sugar
1 large egg, lightly 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
Oil for deep-fat frying
Additional sugar or confectioners' sugar, optional

--STEP 1--

In a large bowl, combine the potatoes, sugar, egg, sour cream and vanilla. Combine dry ingredients; stir in potato mixture.

--STEP 2--

Heat oil in an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer to 375°. Drop teaspoons of batter, a few at a time, into hot oil. Fry until golden brown on both sides. Drain on paper towels. If desired, roll in sugar while warm.

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Image credit and recipe: www.tasteofhome.com