Sweet Potato-Cranberry Doughnuts Recipe

Name: Sweet Potato-Cranberry Doughnuts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup sugar; 1-1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 4 to 4-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 cup 2% milk; 1/4 cup shortening; 2 tablespoons water; 2 large eggs, room temperature; 1/2 cup mashed sweet potatoes; 1/2 cup finely chopped dried cranberries; Oil for deep-fat frying; 1 cup confectioners' sugar; 2 to 3 tablespoons apple cider or juice

Servings: persons

1/4 cup sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 to 4-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup 2% milk
1/4 cup shortening
2 tablespoons water
2 large eggs, room temperature
1/2 cup mashed sweet potatoes
1/2 cup finely chopped dried cranberries
Oil for deep-fat frying
1 cup confectioners' sugar
2 to 3 tablespoons apple cider or juice

1
In a large bowl, combine the sugar, yeast, cinnamon, salt and 1-1/2 cups flour. In a small saucepan, heat the milk, shortening and water to 120u00b0-130u00b0; add to dry ingredients. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes. Add the eggs, mashed potatoes and cranberries; beat 2 minutes longer. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a firm dough.
2
Do not knead. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
3
Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; roll out to 1/2-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 2-1/2-in. doughnut cutter; reroll scraps. Place 1 in. apart on greased
4
. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes.
5
In an electric skillet or deep fryer, heat oil to 375u00b0. Fry doughnuts, a few at a time, until golden brown on both sides. Drain on paper towels. Combine confectioners' sugar and apple cider; dip warm doughnuts in glaze.

770

kcal

Calories

Fat

156

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup sugar, 1-1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Sweet Potato-Cranberry 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.

Sweet Potato-Cranberry Doughnuts

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