Sweet Potato Donuts

1. Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

2. Combine 2 cups plus 3 tablespoons flour, brown sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a large bowl. Stir in melted butter until crumbly.

3. Combine sweet potatoes, milk, applesauce, egg, and vanilla extract in a medium bowl. Mix well.

4. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and combine, kneading well.

5. Turn out onto a well floured surface and roll to 1/4-inch thickness. Cut with a donut cutter.

6. Slowly lower the doughnuts into the hot oil. Fry in batches, turning once, until golden, about 2 minutes.

Cook's Note:

We added some Monin(R) strawberry syrup for fun to 1/2 of the batch after the dough was kneaded. It just required a little additional flour to keep the consistency of the dough. You might also want to try berry-flavored applesauce.

Editor's Note:

We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. Amount will vary depending on cooking time and temperature, ingredient density, and specific type of oil used.