potato doughnuts
My most treasured recipe, I got this from my grandmother before she passed. My family loves them and I hope yours will also. Enjoy!
prep time
45 Min
cook time
5 Min
method
Deep Fry
yield
24 plus
Ingredients
- 2-3 small potatoes, boiled and mashed
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup milk or buttermilk (for a lighter fluffier texture)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 3 tablespoons melted shortening, i prefer crisco
- 3-4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons baking powder
- 3 cups flour
How To Make potato doughnuts
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Step 1Sift together the baking powder and flour in a medium size bowl, set aside.
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Step 2In a large bowl mix the remaining ingredients, except the milk, until smooth and well combined.
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Step 3Alternately add the flour mixture and milk to the potato mixture.
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Step 4Chill 30 minutes
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Step 5On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to about 1/4" thickness(thicker for fatter doughnuts). Cut using a doughnut cutter or use a glass but lightly flour rim before using. Cut out center using a smaller diameter circle.
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Step 6Heat oil to 350 degrees
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Step 7Carefully add dough to hot grease. Flip after doughnuts have reached desired color. Do not pierce the doughnuts when flipping or they can become greasier. Let cook until desired color is reached and remove from oil.
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Step 8Drain on paper towels. Repeat process until all the dough is gone. Powder sugar and cinnamon/sugar can be added when cooled. CAUTION: don't let the oil drop below 350 or get too hot because the results can be disastrous. You can end up with doughnuts filled with gooey centers (oil too hot) or they'll be loaded with oil (too cold).
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Category:
Other Breakfast
Keyword:
#mashed potatoes
Method:
Deep Fry
Culture:
American
Ingredient:
Potatoes
Tag:
#Heirloom
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