Doodle Bugs

Submitted by Orions Wife

"Hillbilly Housewife website"

 

• Ready In: 5mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Yields: 10-12 patties
• Serves: 10-12

ingredients

• 1 cup instant potato flakes
• 1 1⁄2 cups boiling water
• 2 tablespoons oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup flour
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons baking powder
• oil, for frying

directions

1. In a large bowl combine the instant potatoes and the boiling water. The potatoes will swell up and absorb the water. Add the oil and salt. Stir until well combined. Add the flour and baking powder. Stir the mixture, making a soft dough. Allow it to cool slightly, so it won't burn you when you make patties out of it.
2. Heat a skillet or griddle over medium-high heat. Oil it lightly, so the Doodle-Bugs won't stick during cooking. Shape the cooled mixture into patties about 3-inches wide, and 1/2-inch thick. Place them on the hot skillet ad let them coo until they are well browned on the underside. Flip the Doodle-Bugs and brown the remaining side. This recipe makes 10-12 Doodle-Bugs.

Reviews

[CraftScout]

I love these! They don't take very long, maybe 15 minutes total, which is good when the kids are begging for a snack. This is not 10-12 servings, though, if you are serving these as a snack or side dish. More like 4-6. The plain ones (as posted) are good, but . . . plain. I have also tried adding a teaspoon of Italian seasoning and a quarter teaspoon of garlic powder, as well as a tablespoon or two of parmesan cheese - super yum! Thank you for posting, I love Maggie's recipes.