LEFTOVER MASHED POTATO DONUTS RECIPE BY TASTY
Why waste your leftover mashed potatoes when you can make these mashed potato donuts instead? The milk, butter, and salt in your mashed potatoes makes these donuts even tastier, and a roll in cinnamon sugar after frying gives them an irresistible crunch. Depending on the consistency of your mashed potatoes, you may need to add additional flour during kneading, just until the dough is no longer sticky.
Provided by Chris Rosa
Categories Desserts
Time 1h30m
Yield 18 donuts
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Sift the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and nutmeg into a medium bowl.
- In a large bowl, cream the butter with an electric hand mixer on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, 1-2 minutes. Add the granulated and brown sugars and the mashed potatoes and cream until combined. Add the eggs and vanilla and mix until combined.
- Add half of the dry ingredients to the mashed potato mixture and mix on medium speed until mostly incorporated. Add the buttermilk, and mix until almost combined. Add the rest of the dry ingredients and use a spatula to finish mixing until just incorporated.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead for 1-2 minutes, adding up to ¼ cup (30 g) more flour as needed until the dough is cohesive and no longer sticky.
- Use a rolling pin to roll out the dough to ½ inch (1 ½ cm) thick, flouring the dough as needed.
- Use a 3-inch (7 cm) round cutter to cut out donuts. Use a 1-inch (2 ½ cm) round cutter to cut out holes from the centers. Set the donuts and holes on a baking sheet. Re-roll the dough scraps and cut out more donuts. Refrigerate the donuts and holes until ready to fry.
- Heat the canola oil in a large pot fitted with a deep fry thermometer over medium heat until it reaches 375°F (190°C). Set a wire rack over a baking sheet and place nearby.
- In a medium bowl, mix together the sugar and cinnamon. Set near the wire rack.
- Working in batches, fry the donuts and holes in the hot oil for about 2 minutes per side, until deep golden brown. The donut holes will take less time than the donuts. Transfer to the wire rack to cool for 1 minute, then carefully toss in the cinnamon sugar.
- Eat warm, or let cool completely.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1086 calories, Carbohydrate 43 grams, Fat 100 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 4 grams, Sugar 16 grams
MASHED POTATO DOUGHNUTS
As a special treat in winter, my parents would make a double batch of these doughnuts to welcome us six kids home from school. This recipe from my great-aunt has been handed down through the generations.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 45m
Yield 2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm buttermilk. Add potatoes, eggs and butter. Add 2 cups sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, nutmeg and 3 cups flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. Do not knead. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours. , Turn onto a floured surface; divide into fourths. Roll each portion to 1/2-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 3-in. doughnut cutter. , In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375°. Fry doughnuts, a few at a time, until golden brown on both sides. Drain on paper towels. Combine remaining sugar and cinnamon; roll doughnuts in cinnamon-sugar while warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 295 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 30mg cholesterol, Sodium 309mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
DELICIOUS POTATO DOUGHNUTS
I first tried these tasty treats at my sister's house and thought they were the best I'd ever had. They're easy to make, and the fudge frosting tops them off well. When I make them for friends, the recipe is always requested. -Pat Davis, Beulah, Michigan
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 1h
Yield 4 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the potatoes, sugar, buttermilk and eggs. Stir in the butter, baking soda, baking powder, salt, nutmeg and enough of the flour to form a soft dough. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; pat out to 3/4-in. thickness. Cut with a 2-1/2-in. floured doughnut cutter. , In an electric skillet, heat 1 in. of oil to 375°. Fry the doughnuts for 2 minutes on each side or until browned. Place on paper towels. , For frosting, combine the confectioners' sugar, cocoa and salt in a large bowl. Stir in the water, butter and vanilla. Dip tops of warm doughnuts in frosting.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 226 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 185mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
Tips:
- Use leftover mashed potatoes that are still warm. This will make them easier to work with.
- If your mashed potatoes are too thick, add a little milk or cream to thin them out.
- Be careful not to overmix the donut batter. Overmixing will make the donuts tough.
- For a crispy donut, fry them in hot oil. For a softer donut, bake them in the oven.
- Be sure to let the donuts cool completely before glazing them.
Conclusion:
Leftover mashed potato donuts are a delicious and creative way to use up leftover mashed potatoes. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. Whether you like them crispy or soft, glazed or plain, these donuts are sure to be a hit. So next time you have leftover mashed potatoes, don't throw them away! Make these donuts instead.
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