Potato Doughnuts Recipe

Name: Potato Doughnuts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons shortening; 3/4 cup sugar; 3 eggs; 1 cup cooked, mashed potatoes; 4 1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon ground mace; 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/2 cup milk; Vegetable oil; Sifted powdered sugar

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons shortening
3/4 cup sugar
3 eggs
1 cup cooked, mashed potatoes
4 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground mace
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup milk
Vegetable oil
Sifted powdered sugar

1
Cream shortening; gradually add sugar, beating well. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add mashed potatoes; beat well.
2
Sift together flour, baking powder, salt, and spices; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk, beginning and ending with flour mixture. Chill dough at least 1 hour.
3
Turn dough out onto a heavily floured surface; roll to 1/3-inch thickness. Cut dough with a floured doughnut cutter.
4
Heat 3 to 4 inches of oil to 375u00b0; drop in 3 or 4 doughnuts at a time. Cook 1 minute or until golden brown on one side; turn and cook other side. Drain on paper towels. Sprinkle with powdered sugar.

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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: 3 tablespoons shortening, 3/4 cup sugar, 3 eggs, 1 cup cooked, mashed potatoes, and more.

Yes, 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.

Potato Doughnuts

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