Carrot Puffs

• 4 or 5 large carrots, scraped and sliced
• 1 c. all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp. baking powder
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1/8 tsp. white pepper
• pinch of ground nutmeg
• 1 egg, slightly beaten
• 1 Tbsp. fresh minced parsley
• peanut oil
• powdered sugar (optional)

1. Cook carrots, covered, in a small portion of boiling salted water for 15 minutes, or until tender.
2. Drain.
3. Mash carrots; let cool.
4. Combine a cup mashed carrots and the next 7 ingredients; stir well.
5. Heat 1 inch of oil in a large skillet to 325u0b0.
6. Drop carrot mixture by tablespoonfuls into hot oil; cook until golden, turning once.
7. Drain on paper towels.
8. Sprinkle with powdered sugar, if desired.
9. Serve immediately.
10. Yields 1 1/2 dozen.

carrots, flour, baking powder, salt, white pepper, ground nutmeg, egg, parsley, peanut oil, powdered sugar

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=518988 (may not work)