DEEP-FRIED MASHED POTATO BALLS
Source of Recipe
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Recipe Introduction
6 servings
List of Ingredients
CRISCO Shortening or CRISCO Stick for deep frying
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons CRISCO all-vegetable shortening or 2 tablespoons
CRISCO Stick
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 egg
2 cups mashed potatoes (about 3 medium potatoes)
Recipe
Heat 2 or 3 inches Crisco to 365ºF in deep fryer or deep saucepan.
Combine water, 2 tablespoons shortening, salt and pepper in medium
saucepan. Bring to boil. Stir in flour. Cook and stir until mixture
forms ball. Cool slightly, about 2 minutes.
Beat egg in by hand. (Dough will be very thick.) Add potatoes. Mix
well.
Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls a few at a time, into shortening
heated to 365ºF. Fry for 3 to 5 minutes or until golden brown. Turn
as needed for even browning. Remove with slotted metal spoon. Drain
on paper towels. Serve immediately.
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