Sweet Potato Doughnuts Recipe by Paula Deen - Blast from the Past

Who doesn't like a good doughnut? This is a unique recipe using sweet potatoes to make a great doughnut https://www.pauladeen.com/recipe/sweet-potato-doughnuts-with-maple-icing/ Ingredients for frying vegetable oil 1 cup sour cream 1 cup cooked mashed (about 1 medium potato) sweet potato 2 large lightly beaten eggs 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 cup sugar 3 1/2 cups all purpose flour 1 cup finely chopped pecans 2 2/3 cups confectioner's sugar 3 to 4 tablespoons milk 1/4 teaspoon maple extract Preperation 1. In a medium bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. In a large bowl, combine eggs, sour cream and sweet potato. 2. Gradually add flour mixture, stirring to combine. Turn dough out onto a heavily floured surface. Knead in flour with hands as needed (dough will be sticky). 3. Roll out dough to 1/2-inch thickness. Cut out dough with a 2 1/4-inch round cutter. Cut out center of doughnuts with a 3/4-inch round cutter. Re-roll dough as needed. 4. In a Dutch oven, heat vegetable oil over medium heat to 360 °F. Cook doughnuts, in batches, in hot oil, 2 minutes per side, or until lightly browned. Drain on paper towels. Ice top of doughnuts with Maple Icing, and sprinkle with chopped pecans. Maple Icing: In a small bowl, combine confectioners’ sugar and 3 tablespoons milk; stir well. Add additional milk to reach desired consistency. Stir in maple extract.