PUFFS WITH HONEY BUTTER

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A priest shared the recipe for these delicious doughnut-like puffs. Honey butter is yummy on top. -Ruth Plaushin, Swiftwater, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 5 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

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Ingredients

1/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons butter, softened, divided
1/4 cup honey
3 large eggs, room temperature
1 cup plain yogurt
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
Oil for deep-fat frying

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine 1/4 cup butter and honey until smooth; set side., In a large bowl, beat eggs until lemon-colored. Beat in yogurt and remaining butter until smooth. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, nutmeg and salt; stir into yogurt mixture. , In a deep-fat fryer or electric skillet, heat oil to 360°. Drop batter by teaspoonfuls into oil. Fry until golden brown, about 1 minute on each side. Drain on paper towels. Serve warm with the honey butter.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 74 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 29mg cholesterol, Sodium 118mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.