Buttermilk Potato Doughnut Holes

Name: Buttermilk Potato Doughnut Holes
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: About 9-1/2 dozen.
Ingredients: 2 cups sugar; 3 eggs; 1/3 cup shortening; 1-1/2 cups hot mashed potatoes (prepared without added milk and butter); 1 cup buttermilk; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 5-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 4 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg; Oil for deep-fat frying; Additional sugar

Having worked in a school cafeteria for more than 10 years, I've seen my share of recipes. Everyone loves the comforting flavor of these old-fashioned doughnuts.

Ingredients

2 cups sugar
3 eggs
1/3 cup shortening
1-1/2 cups hot mashed potatoes (prepared without added milk and butter)
1 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
5-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Oil for deep-fat frying
Additional sugar

Directions

In a large bowl, beat the sugar, eggs and shortening. Add the potatoes, buttermilk and vanilla. Combine the dry ingredients; add to potato mixture. Cover and refrigerate 1 hour.
In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375°. Drop rounded teaspoonfuls of batter, a few at a time, into hot oil. Fry for 1-1/2 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels; roll in additional sugar while warm.

Originally published as Buttermilk Potato Doughnut Holes in Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook 2003