POTATO DONUTS, GRANDMA'S RECIPE
The potatoes in this recipe make these homemade doughnuts really moist and delicious. Grandma loved this recipe and made them often. When she made them we got to help and as a reward we got to feast on the doughnut holes which were strictly for us kids. Yumm! She always frosted them with thinned powdered sugar icing. You can...
Provided by Kathie Carr
Categories Sweet Breads
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- 1. In a large mixing bowl combine mashed potatoes, sugar, buttermilk, and eggs, mix well. Stir in butter, baking soda, baking powder, nutmeg, and salt. Then add enough flour to make a soft dough (6 1/2 to 7 cups).
- 2. Turn dough out onto lightly floured surface and knead a few times until smooth. Pat dough out to a rectangle about 3/4 inch thick. Cut doughnuts with a 2 1/2 inch floured doughnut cutter. (Or use a 2 1/2 inch circle cutter and cut center hole with a 1/2 inch round cutter.) Save holes to fry. Pat out other scraps of dough again into a 3/4 inch thick rectangle. Continue cutting out doughnuts and holes until all dough is used.
- 3. Heat 1 inch of oil in a large heavy skillet. Temperature should be 375 degrees. Use a thermometer if possible or try frying a doughnut hole to ascertain correct temperature like Grandma did. Fry doughnuts 2 minutes on each side or until a nice golden brown color. Drain on paper towels. Allow to cool slightly and then frost or sprinkle with powdered sugar or cinnamon sugar.
- 4. For powdered sugar frosting use 3 cups powdered sugar, a pinch of salt, 1/2 teaspon vanilla, and 4 tablespoons of milk. Mix well. Frosting should be quite thin and runny. Drizzle heavily over warm doughnuts on a wire rack. Allow extra frosting to drip off doughnuts and then flip them over and repeat on second side. Let frosting dry before storing in a sealed container like a cookie tin or plastic dish.
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Zaibry
[email protected]These donuts are the perfect treat for a cold winter day. They're warm and comforting, with a slightly sweet taste. I love to dunk them in my coffee.
Rafay Rafay Rajput
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of donuts, but these potato donuts are an exception. They're so light and fluffy, I can't resist them.
jade bff galaxia
[email protected]The step-by-step instructions were very easy to follow, even for a novice baker like me. I was able to make these donuts without any problems.
Veronica Coats
[email protected]I love that this recipe uses simple, everyday ingredients. I always have potatoes, flour, and eggs on hand, so I can make these donuts whenever the craving strikes.
Adriaan De Bruin
[email protected]These donuts are the perfect way to use up leftover mashed potatoes. They're so easy to make, and they're always a hit with my family and friends.
Funke Omotosho
[email protected]I've never made donuts before, but these potato donuts were so easy to make. I'm so glad I tried this recipe. The donuts were delicious, and I'm sure I'll be making them again soon.
Mmathabo Malemela
[email protected]These donuts are the perfect treat for a cold winter day. They're warm and comforting, with a slightly sweet taste. I love to dunk them in my coffee.
UNFVMILIVR
[email protected]I'm not the best baker, but these donuts were so easy to make. I'm so glad I tried this recipe. The donuts were delicious, and I'm sure I'll be making them again soon.
Anisa Shtylla
[email protected]I made these donuts for my kids' birthday party, and they were a huge success. The kids loved them, and the parents loved them too. I'll definitely be making these donuts again.
Qaiser Butt
[email protected]I'm gluten-free, so I was thrilled to find this recipe. I made a few minor adjustments, and the donuts turned out perfectly. They were just as good as the traditional wheat flour donuts.
Joe Daglous
[email protected]These donuts are the perfect way to use up leftover mashed potatoes. I always have a container of mashed potatoes in my fridge, so I can make these donuts on a whim.
Arfan Mughal
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of donuts, but these potato donuts are an exception. They're so light and fluffy, I can't resist them.
Khan Jugno
[email protected]These donuts are so good, they're dangerous! I can't stop eating them. I've already made them twice this week.
MD soub Ali
[email protected]I added a little bit of cinnamon and sugar to the glaze, and it was the perfect finishing touch. The donuts were even better the next day!
Keith Palmer
[email protected]I used Yukon Gold potatoes for this recipe, and they worked perfectly. The donuts were moist and flavorful, with a slightly sweet taste.
Deyang Afg
[email protected]The step-by-step instructions were very easy to follow, even for a novice baker like me. I was able to make these donuts without any problems.
Moleme Gp Moleme
[email protected]I love that this recipe uses simple, everyday ingredients. I always have potatoes, flour, and eggs on hand, so I can make these donuts whenever the craving strikes.
MuhammadTahir
[email protected]These potato donuts were a hit at my family gathering! They were so light and fluffy, with a perfectly crispy exterior. I'm definitely adding this recipe to my favorites.