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swedish doughnuts

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Private Recipe by
Chrystal Cackler
Huntsville, AL

From my Mamaw's recipe collection.

yield 2 1/2 dozen
prep time 20 Min
cook time 5 Min
method Deep Fry

Ingredients For swedish doughnuts

  • 2
    eggs
  • 1 c
    sugar
  • 2 c
    cold mashed potatoes (mashed with milk and butter)
  • 3/4 c
    buttermilk
  • 2 Tbsp
    butter, melted
  • 1 tsp
    vanilla or almond extract
  • 4 1/2 c
    all purpose flour
  • 4 tsp
    baking powder
  • 1 tsp
    baking soda
  • 1 tsp
    salt
  • 2 tsp
    ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp
    ground ginger
  • oil for deep fat frying
  • additional sugar, optional

How To Make swedish doughnuts

  • 1
    In a large bowl, beat eggs and sugar. Add the potatoes, buttermilk, butter and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, nutmeg and ginger; gradually add to egg mixture and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 1-2 hours.
  • 2
    Turn onto a lightly floured surface; roll to 1/2-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 2-1/2-in. doughnut cutter. In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375°.
  • 3
    Fry doughnuts, a few at a time, until golden brown on both sides, about 2 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Roll warm doughnuts in sugar if desired.
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