Mashed Potato Balls with Garlic and Chives

Mix 1 and 1/2 cups flour and salt in a bowl

Dissolve yeast in 1/2 cup warm water and add to flour

Mix until a dough forms

Let it rise in the bowl, covered with a cloth, for 40 minutes

Add remaining flour (1 cup), eggs, melted butter, grated cheese, and vanilla extract

Beat with an electric mixer until smooth and elastic

Let it rise again until doubled in volume

Peel potatoes, remove seeds, and place in a pot with grated cheese and cook over medium heat, adding 3 tablespoons of water at a time until they're well mashed

Pulse in a food processor or blender

Add cinnamon

Set aside

Lower the dough to a surface dusted with flour

Shape into rolls and cut into 2cm pieces

In a medium pan, heat vegetable oil over medium heat and fry potato balls in batches, stirring occasionally until golden brown

Drain on paper towels and sprinkle with grated cheese before serving

Pour potato filling into a bag or container and fill the potato balls

Serve warm or at room temperature

Makes 52 pieces

108 calories per piece