Potato puffs

Potato puffs

Ingredients/Components

• eggs - 2 item
• salt - 1/4 tsp
• baking powder
• all-purpose flour - 1/2 c
• mashed potatoes - 1 c
• oil for deep-fat frying - 1 item

How to make potato puffs:

In a mixing bowl, beat eggs. Add potatoes. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; stir into potato mixture. In a large saucepan or kettle, heat about 1-inch of oil to 375°. Drop mixture by heaping teaspoonfuls, 4 or 5 at a time, into hot oil. Fry 2 to 3 minutes, turning once or until golden brown. Watch closely, they brown quickly. Drain on paper towel. Yield: 1 1/2 to 2 dozen.

Recipe categories: Breads, Quick breads, Side dish.