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For 30 years, I've been using leftover mashed potatoes to make these light and fluffy doughnuts. The recipe was originally created by my neighbor's mother-in-law. The doughnuts are great for breakfast or as a snack anytime. -Marilyn Kleinfall, Elk Grove Village, Illinois
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Nutritional Facts 2 doughnuts (calculated without additional sugar) equals 88 calories, 4 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 15 mg cholesterol, 59 mg sodium, 11 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 2 g protein.
Originally published as Drop Doughnuts in Taste of Home October/November 1996, p39
Big Batch Baked GoodsWe enjoy homemade baked goods for breakfast, but I don’t have time to bake each morning before school. So I devote 1 day a month to making large batches of cinnamon rolls, doughnuts, cream cheese rolls and muffins. I place them in heavy-duty resealable plastic bags labeled with the date. (They freeze for about 2 months.) On busy mornings, it’s a snap to pop a few in the microwave to warm. The kids love the fresh-baked flavor. —Lori T., New London, Texas
We enjoy homemade baked goods for breakfast, but I don’t have time to bake each morning before school. So I devote 1 day a month to making large batches of cinnamon rolls, doughnuts, cream cheese rolls and muffins. I place them in heavy-duty resealable plastic bags labeled with the date. (They freeze for about 2 months.) On busy mornings, it’s a snap to pop a few in the microwave to warm. The kids love the fresh-baked flavor. —Lori T., New London, Texas
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Reviewed on Aug. 31, 2010 by misscleocat
This recipe is so easy and so good. I used red potatoes left over from a corned beef dinner. I ran out of vanilla extract so I used lemon instead. They were very yummy.
Reviewed on Jan. 18, 2010 by Monarchsmomma
My husband was surprised how quickly these doughnuts were too make. I used instant mashed potatoes with butter & milk made in the microwave. Don't make too big or they could be doughy. Good plain too.
My husband was surprised how quickly these doughnuts were too make. Don't make too big or they could be doughy. Good plain too.
Reviewed on Sep. 09, 2009 by sbuffman
These were so light and so good! Will be making these often now. Thanks!!
Reviewed on Dec. 25, 2008 by Maeven6
I have used this recipe for years and in a move lost my book. I am so glad that I now have it again. A huge winner and need for Channukkah!!
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