Idaho® Russet Potato Pretzel Tots
Ingredients:
Idaho® Potato Pretzel Tots
- 20 cups Idaho® Russet Potato, fresh, grated
- 5 eggs, whisked
- 1¼ teaspoons salt
- 5 tablespoon Litehouse® Italian Herb Blend
- 7½ cups Idahoan® Tater Tumblers mix (not hydrated)
- 8¾ cups all-purpose flour
Poaching Water
- 6 tablespoons baking soda
- 24 cups water
Molasses Glaze
- 2 cups corn syrup
- 6 tablespoons molasses
Honey Butter Glaze
- 2 cups unsalted butter
- 2 cups clover honey
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- Fresh herbs, for garnish
Directions:
Tots
- Combine grated potatoes, eggs, salt, herbs and Tater Tumblers mix.
- Fold in the flour and mix until thoroughly combined.
- Form into ½ ounce rectangle tots. For bulk preparation use a portion scoop.
- Bring the poaching water to a boil with the baking soda and poach tots until they float, about 3 minutes.
- Transfer to a wire rack or false bottom lined sheet pan to drain.
- Cool then toss with molasses glaze and bake at 350°F for 15 minutes.
- Reserve under refrigeration until ready to use.
Molasses Glaze
- Whisk together the molasses and corn syrup in a small bowl.
Honey Butter Glaze
- Melt butter in a saucepan and then add the honey and powdered sugar. Mix to combine.
- Bring to a gentle simmer, then remove from heat.
Assembly
- Preheat fryer to 350°F.
- Fry tots for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown.
- Toss the tots in the honey butter glaze with fresh herbs and serve immediately.