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Believe it or not, mashed potatoes make for the lightest, airiest doughnuts you've ever tasted. These old-fashioned potato doughnuts, or spudnuts, are a delightful treat that's surprisingly easy to make at home.
Ingredients
- Mashed potatoes1 cup
- All-purpose flour2 1/2 cups
- Granulated sugar1/2 cup
- Active dry yeast2 1/4 teaspoons
- Warm milk1/2 cup
- egg1 Large
- Melted butter2 tablespoons
- Salt1/2 teaspoon
- Vegetable oil4 cups
- Powdered sugar1 cup
- Ground cinnamon1 teaspoon
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In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm milk. Let stand for 5 minutes until foamy.
Add mashed potatoes, sugar, egg, melted butter, and salt to the yeast mixture. Mix well.
Gradually add flour, mixing until a soft dough forms. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
Place dough in a greased bowl, turning to coat. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 1-1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
Punch down the dough and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface. Roll out to about 1/2-inch thickness.
Use a doughnut cutter or two different-sized round cutters to cut out doughnuts.
Place doughnuts on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Cover and let rise for another 30 minutes.
Heat vegetable oil in a large pot or deep fryer to 350°F (175°C).
Carefully drop doughnuts into the hot oil, a few at a time. Fry for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown.
Remove doughnuts with a slotted spoon and place on a wire rack to drain.
In a small bowl, combine powdered sugar and cinnamon. While doughnuts are still warm, toss them in the powdered sugar mixture to coat.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
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