SWEET POTATO-CRANBERRY DOUGHNUTS

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I grew up near Idaho, which is famous for spudnuts, a doughnut made from mashed potatoes. I reworked a recipe using sweet potatoes and cranberries to come up with this variation. I like to serve them for dessert. -Joni Hilton, Rocklin, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 30m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

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

Steps:

  • 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 120°-130°; 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., 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., 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 baking sheets. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes., In an electric skillet or deep fryer, heat oil to 375°. 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 191 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 63mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Salman Jan
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These doughnuts were so good! I made them for my friends and they all loved them. The cranberries added a nice tartness to the sweet potatoes. I will definitely be making these again.


Calligraphy Master
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These doughnuts were amazing! I made them for my family and they loved them. The cranberries added a perfect tartness to the sweet potatoes. I will definitely be making these again.


tito tito
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I'm not a huge fan of sweet potatoes, but these doughnuts were delicious! The cranberries added a nice tartness that balanced out the sweetness of the potatoes. I would definitely recommend these to anyone looking for a unique and delicious doughnut


Laxmankumar Mandal
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These doughnuts were so good! I made them for my friends and they all loved them. The cranberries added a nice tartness to the sweet potatoes. I will definitely be making these again.


Brylee Graham
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I love sweet potato doughnuts, and these were some of the best I've ever had. The cranberries added a nice tartness that balanced out the sweetness of the potatoes. I will definitely be making these again.


Sabelo Dlamini
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These doughnuts were amazing! I made them for my family and they loved them. The cranberries added a perfect tartness to the sweet potatoes. I will definitely be making these again.


Nakpodia Michael
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I'm not a big fan of doughnuts, but these were really good! The sweet potatoes made them moist and flavorful, and the cranberries added a nice tartness. I would definitely recommend these to anyone looking for a unique and delicious doughnut recipe.


Spencer Hilden
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These doughnuts were delicious! I made them for my Thanksgiving dessert and they were a huge hit. The cranberries added a nice tartness to the sweet potatoes. I will definitely be making these again.


Varsha gimhani
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I love sweet potatoes and cranberries, so I knew I had to try these doughnuts. They did not disappoint! The doughnuts were moist and fluffy, and the cranberries added a tart sweetness that was perfect. I will definitely be making these again.


Aijaz King
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These doughnuts were a hit at my party! Everyone loved them. They were so easy to make and they turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making these again.


lydia otieno
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I'm not a huge fan of sweet potatoes, but these doughnuts were surprisingly good! The cranberries really balanced out the sweetness of the potatoes. I would definitely recommend these to anyone looking for a unique and delicious doughnut recipe.


Md Abul
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These doughnuts were so delicious! I made them for my family and they loved them. The cranberries added a tart sweetness that was perfect with the sweet potato. I will definitely be making these again.