PENNSYLVANIA DUTCH POTATO DOUGHNUTS

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My relatives have been making these tasty doughnuts for years. The potatoes keep them moist, and the glaze provides just the right amount of sweetness. -Marlene Reichart, Leesport, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h10m

Yield about 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2-1/2 cups mashed potatoes or riced potatoes (without added milk, butter or seasonings)
1 cup whole milk
3 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons butter, melted
2 cups sugar
2 tablespoons baking powder
5 to 6 cups all-purpose flour
Oil for deep-fat frying
GLAZE:
2 cups confectioners' sugar
5 tablespoons half-and-half cream
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional: Food coloring and sprinkles

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the potatoes, milk, eggs and butter. Combine the sugar, baking powder and 2 cups flour; stir into potato mixture. Add enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. Refrigerate, covered, 1 hour., Divide dough in half. Turn each half onto a lightly floured surface; roll to 1/2-in. thickness. Cut with a 2-3/4-in. doughnut cutter. , In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375°. Fry doughnuts, a few at a time, until golden brown on both sides. Drain on paper towels. , In a small bowl, mix glaze ingredients until smooth. Color glaze if desired. Dip doughnuts in glaze and sprinkles as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 163 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 74mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

Asante Goen
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I made these doughnuts for my family and they were a hit! Everyone loved them. They were so easy to make and they turned out perfect. I will definitely be making these again.


Shahzada Aurangzaib
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These doughnuts were amazing! I've never had potato doughnuts before, but they were so good. They were light and fluffy, and the potato flavor was subtle but delicious. I will definitely be making these again.


Delia Sanchez
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I made these doughnuts for my church potluck and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them. They were so light and fluffy. I will definitely be making these again.


Avi Potato
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These doughnuts were delicious! I loved the potato flavor. They were also very easy to make. I will definitely be making these again.


Sattar Mia
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I made these doughnuts for my family and they were a hit! Everyone loved them. They were so easy to make and they turned out perfect. I will definitely be making these again.


Mduruma Scott
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These doughnuts were amazing! I've never had potato doughnuts before, but they were so good. They were light and fluffy, and the potato flavor was subtle but delicious. I will definitely be making these again.


RAM TURNER
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I made these doughnuts for my church potluck and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them. They were so light and fluffy. I will definitely be making these again.


mo abdull
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These doughnuts were delicious! I loved the potato flavor. They were also very easy to make. I will definitely be making these again.


Malik Amanullah
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I made these doughnuts for my family and they were a hit! Everyone loved them. They were so easy to make and they turned out perfect. I will definitely be making these again.


Sunil Lamichhane
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These doughnuts were amazing! I've never had potato doughnuts before, but they were so good. They were light and fluffy, and the potato flavor was subtle but delicious. I will definitely be making these again.


Aneel Tamoo
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I made these doughnuts for my church potluck and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them. They were so light and fluffy. I will definitely be making these again.


ransika fernando
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These doughnuts were delicious! I loved the potato flavor. They were also very easy to make. I will definitely be making these again.


Bramuel Musoka
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I made these doughnuts for my family and they were a hit! Everyone loved them. They were so easy to make and they turned out perfect. I will definitely be making these again.


afaz jameel
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These doughnuts were amazing! I've never had potato doughnuts before, but they were so light and fluffy. The potato flavor was subtle, but it added a nice depth of flavor. I will definitely be making these again!