SWEET POTATO GLAZED DOUGHNUTS

Sweet Potato Glazed Doughnuts image

Provided by Ann McCue

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 1/2 c all purpose flour
1 c sugar
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 c baking soda
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp salt
1 c sour cream
1 c cooked mashed sweet potato (cooled)
2 large eggs, slightly beaten
vegtable oil for frying
GLAZE
2 c powdered sugar
3or4 Tbsp milk (or more)
1/2 tsp maple or vanilla extract
chopped pecans (optional)

Steps:

1. In a medium bowl combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Set aside
2. In a large bowl combine eggs, sour cream and sweet potato. Gradually add flour mixture. Turn dough out onto a heavely floured surface. Knead in flour with hands as needed (dough will be sticky). 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 cutter if your cutter doesn't already have a hole cutter in it.
3. In a dutch oven, heat vegetable oil to 360 degrees. Cook doughnuts, in batches, in hot oil, 1 to 2 minutes per side. or until lightly browned. drain on paper towels, Ice top with icing sprinkle with chopped pecans
4. For Icing combine ingredents and stir well. add additional milk to desired consistency.