Sweet Potato Doughnuts

• instant yeast↗1 tbsp
• egg + 1 yolk1
• brown sugar↗0.333333 cup
• baking powder↗2.25 tsp
• salt↗1.5 tsp
• ground nutmeg↗0.75 tsp
• milk, lukewarm↗1 cup
• sweet potato puree (from about one medium sweet potato)↗
• tbs. butter, melted↗6
• . vanilla↗1 tsp
• flour↗5.5 cup

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Combine all ingredients except flour. Whisk until smooth.

2. 2

   Add flour and knead for 10 minutes.

3. 3

   Place in a greased, covered bowl and allow to rise for about an hour.

4. 4

   Roll out dough to 1/2 inch thick and cut out doughnuts.

5. 5

   Place cut doughnuts and doughnut holes on a greased plate. Cover and allow to rise in a semi-warm place until doubled in size (about 30 minutes).

6. 6

   Heat oil to medium heat (about 350 degrees). Fry each doughnut a minute or two on each side until cooked. Place on a plate with paper towels to drain.

7. 7

   Dip in glaze and allow to cool on a cooling rack.