Sweet Potato Doughnuts with Maple Icing

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   Maple Icing, recipe follows

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   In a medium bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.

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   In a large bowl, combine eggs, sour cream, and sweet potato.

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   Gradually add flour mixture, stirring to combine.

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   Turn dough out onto a heavily floured surface.

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   Knead in flour with hands as needed (dough will be sticky).

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   Roll out dough to 1/2-inch thickness.

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   Cut out dough with a 2 1/4-inch round cutter.

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   Cut out center of doughnuts with a 3/4-inch round cutter.

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    Re-roll dough as needed.

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    In a Dutch oven, heat vegetable oil over medium heat to 360 degrees F. Cook doughnuts, in batches, in hot oil, 2 minutes per side, or until lightly browned.

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    Drain on paper towels.

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    Ice top of doughnuts with Maple Icing, and sprinkle with chopped pecans.

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    2 2/3 cups confectioners' sugar

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    3 to 4 tablespoons milk

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    1/4 teaspoon maple extract

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    In a small bowl, combine confectioners' sugar and 3 tablespoons milk; stir well.

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    Add additional milk to reach desired consistency.

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    Stir in maple extract.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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