My Quay Lo calls his Quay Po "LUCY" for a reason

Both Quay Lo and I love donuts. Before I started my food blog last July, I was totally not interested in cooking or baking. Needless to say, when we wanted any bakes, I had to go buy them. One afternoon, I went out to buy some donuts home for afternoon tea. That was not my favorite thing to do because finding a parking space where the bakery is situated is a big challenge. That particular afternoon, I was extremely lucky. I got myself a parking space without making any rounds. Some more, it was just a few door step away from the bakery. Have you ever found yourself walking a mile away from your car and then asked, "Did I lock my car door?" That happens to me so often that now, I had to lock and unlock the car a few times before I walked away from it. I know it sounds irrational but I can't help it. I hope I am not suffering from compulsive behavior but just being "Lucy".


After I bought the donuts and as I was walking back to my car, I saw a little white car looking for a parking space. I thought I could do something nice for the day so I waved my hand at the young driver and gave him a hand signal to follow me to where I parked my car so that he could take over the parking space.  I walked quickly to my car and had to used my car key to open the door. I could have used my car remote control if the central locking system was not out of order. My key went into the key hole but the car door would not open. I was puzzled but not sure why. The young driver waited for me patiently but I knew he must have wondered why I took so long to open my car door.  He sensed that I had difficulty so he was very kind to come to ask me if I needed help. While explaining to him that the door would not open, something inside the car caught my eyes.  OOPS!! that was not my car although it looked like it. Mine was two cars away! Oh my god! fortunately the owner of the car did not see what I was doing otherwise I will be mistaken as a car thief!  I thought opening and locking the car a few times before walking away was ridiculous, this is more bizarre right! So now, you know why my Quay Lo calls me "Lucy"?  LOL!  


For those who may not be familiar with the famous TV character, Lucy, you might want to check this video clip out - I love Lucy - Chicken and Rice. 


Did you enjoyed the video clip? Now is time for the recipe but it is not Chicken and Rice, it is Sweet Potato Donuts. You got to try this recipe. It is so easy to make and the donuts were very delicious. It has a crispy outside and a soft cushiony inside. I made a big batch and after giving away some to my neighbors, we still have some left. The three of us could not finish on the same day. I put what was left in the fridge and I was surprised that it still tasted good after two days. I warmed them up for about 10 seconds in the microwave and had two with a cup of hot coffee this morning, does that sound good to you?

Sweet Potato Donuts

Ingredients:

1 C mashed sweet potatoes 

2 tbs butter

2 eggs, beaten

1 C sugar

Oil for frying

1 C milk

2 ½  C flour

¼ tsp salt

4 tsp baking powder

¼ tsp nutmeg

Method:

Work butter into mashed sweet potatoes. Add eggs, sugar and milk.  Mix well.  Add dry ingredients.  Let dough rest for 10 minutes. Roll dough out and cut out donuts.  Fry in hot oil. Drain on paper towel and roll in sugar.


I am submitting this entry to Aspiring Bakers #8 – Bread Seduction (June 2011)  hosted by Jasmine from The Sweetylicious.

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