Norwegian Potato Doughnuts Recipe

Name: Norwegian Potato Doughnuts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups hot mashed potatoes, leftover work great; 1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup shortening; 3 eggs; 2 cups sugar; 1 cup buttermilk; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 5 1/2 cups flour; 4 teaspoons baking powder; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon fresh grated nutmeg; vegetable oil (for frying)

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups hot mashed potatoes, leftover work great
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup shortening
3 eggs
2 cups sugar
1 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
5 1/2 cups flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon fresh grated nutmeg
vegetable oil (for frying)

1
Reheat mashed potatoes.
2
Stir in the butter or shortening into the potatoes in a small bowl.
3
In mixing bowl, beat eggs and sugar 3-4 minutes until eggs are pale yellow.
4
Stir in the buttermilk and vanilla.
5
Stir in the potatoes.
6
Stir in the flour, baking powder and soda, salt and nutmeg.
7
Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour.
8
Turn dough onto a floured surface and roll to 1/2 inch thickness.
9
Cut with a donut cutter.
10
Add the oil to 2 inch depth in a deep skillet or Dutch oven. (I like cast iron because the temperature stays constant).
11
Heat oil to about 350 degrees.
12
Fry donuts in batches but do not crowd in pan.
13
Turn once until both sides are browned about 2-3 minutes on each side.
14
Transfer with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain.
15
If desired you can roll in sugar or cinnamon sugar or glaze.
16
These are best served warm.

1783

kcal

Calories

Fat

245

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups hot mashed potatoes, leftover work great, 1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup shortening, 3 eggs, 2 cups sugar, and more.

Yes, Norwegian Potato 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.

Norwegian Potato Doughnuts

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