Carrot Puffs
["4 or 5 large carrots, scraped and sliced", "1 c. all-purpose flour", "1 tsp. baking powder", "1/4 tsp. salt", "1/8 tsp. white pepper", "pinch of ground nutmeg", "1 egg, slightly beaten", "1 Tbsp. fresh minced parsley", "peanut oil", "powdered sugar (optional)"]
["Cook carrots, covered, in a small portion of boiling salted water for 15 minutes, or until tender.", "Drain.", "Mash carrots; let cool.", "Combine a cup mashed carrots and the next 7 ingredients; stir well.", "Heat 1 inch of oil in a large skillet to 325\u00b0.", "Drop carrot mixture by tablespoonfuls into hot oil; cook until golden, turning once.", "Drain on paper towels.", "Sprinkle with powdered sugar, if desired.", "Serve immediately.", "Yields 1 1/2 dozen."]
["carrots", "flour", "baking powder", "salt", "white pepper", "ground nutmeg", "egg", "parsley", "peanut oil", "powdered sugar"]