Crisp Potato Flutes #SP5

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   Preheat oven to 225 degrees.

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   Line a baking sheet with 2 layers of paper towels.

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   Stack the bread in 8 piles and trim the crusts.

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   Using a rolling pin, roll out each bread slice to a thin 3-by-5-inch rectangle.

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   In a bowl, combine the mashed potatoes, cayenne and, if needed, salt and freshly ground pepper.

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   Brush the edges of 4 bread rectangles lightly with the egg yolk mixture.

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   Shape 1 tablespoon of the potato mixture into a log along a long edge of a rectangle, leaving 1/2 inch on each end.

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   Tightly roll up the bread to form a cylinder; press the ends together to seal.

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   Repeat with the remaining bread and potato mixture.

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    In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium heat and it shimmers.

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    Add enough rolls to make a layer with a little space between each.

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    Fry, turning occasionally, until well-browned, about 1-1/2 minutes.

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    Transfer to paper towel-lined baking sheet and place in oven.

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    Repeat with the remaining rolls.

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    Serve hot as an appetizer or buffet.

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    * Youll need the squishy kind of sliced bread, not the sturdy home-style kind.

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    ** Taste the filling before adding salt and pepper.

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    It might be good to your taste without adding any more.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.