Feather-Light Doughnuts Recipe

Name: Feather-Light Doughnuts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast; 1-1/2 cups warm milk (110u00b0 to 115u00b0); 1 cup cold mashed potatoes; 1-1/2 cups sugar, divided; 1/2 cup canola oil; 2 teaspoons salt; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 2 eggs; 5-1/2 to 6 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; Additional oil for deep-fat frying

Servings: persons

2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
1-1/2 cups warm milk (110u00b0 to 115u00b0)
1 cup cold mashed potatoes
1-1/2 cups sugar, divided
1/2 cup canola oil
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
2 eggs
5-1/2 to 6 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Additional oil for deep-fat frying

1
In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm milk. Add potatoes, 1/2 cup sugar, oil, salt, vanilla, baking soda, baking powder and eggs; mix well. Add enough flour to form a soft dough. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
2
Punch dough down; roll out on a floured surface to 1/2-in. thickness. Cut with a 3-in. doughnut cutter. Place on greased
3
; cover and let rise until almost doubled, about 45 minutes.
4
Meanwhile, combine the cinnamon and remaining sugar; set aside. Heat oil in an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer to 350u00b0; fry doughnuts until golden on both sides. Drain on paper towels; roll in cinnamon-sugar while still warm.

959

kcal

Calories

Fat

133

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast, 1-1/2 cups warm milk (110u00b0 to 115u00b0), 1 cup cold mashed potatoes, 1-1/2 cups sugar, divided, and more.

Yes, Feather-Light Doughnuts falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Feather-Light Doughnuts

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