Tropfkrapfen (Drop Donuts)

Directions

Cream the butter and sugar.

Stir in egg yolks and whole egg; blend.

In a separate bowl, sift all dry ingredients except the confectioners’ sugar; add to creamed mixture, alternating with buttermilk.

Stir to mix all ingredients.

Cook by dropping spoonfulls of dough into 375 degree F deep vat.

Fry a few at a time, to keep vat temperature constant. Turn to brown on all sides.

Drain on paper towels; sprinkle with confectioners’ sugar.