Tasty Mashed Potato Doughnuts
For a twist on the normal doughnut, try this recipe. Your family will love them.—Florence Ladwig, Monroe, Wisconsin30 ServingsPrep: 15 min. Cook: 30 min.
Ingredients
- 2 cups sugar, divided
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup cold mashed potatoes
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 2/3 cup milk
- 4-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Shortening or oil for deep-fat frying
Directions
- In a bowl, combine 1 cup sugar, salt, nutmeg, vanilla and butter. Add
- potatoes; mix well. Add eggs and milk; mix well. Stir in the flour
- and baking powder. Chill thoroughly. On a lightly floured surface,
- roll out half the dough to 1/2-in. thickness. Cut into 4-in. x
- 1-1/2-in. strips; roll in flour and tie into knots. Preheat
- shortening or oil to 375°; fry doughnuts until golden on both
- sides, turning with a slotted spoon. Drain on paper towels. Repeat
- until all doughnuts are fried. Combine remaining sugar and cinnamon;
- roll warm doughnuts in mixture. Serve immediately. Yield: about
- 2-1/2 dozen.