How to Make Aunt Kathy's Old-Fashioned Potato Donuts - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's something about old-fashioned recipes that brings a sense of nostalgia and comfort. Whether it's a dish passed down through generations or a beloved treat from childhood, these recipes have a way of connecting us to the past. And that's exactly what Aunt Kathy's Old-Fashioned Potato Donuts do. These delightful donuts are a beloved family recipe that has been cherished for years, and once you taste them, you'll understand why.

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Ingredients

  • 2 quarts vegetable oil for frying
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 4 tablespoons shortening
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup instant mashed potatoes
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 4 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr
  • Additional Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 20 mins
  • Servings: 20
  • Yield: 20 donuts

  • Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Beat sugar and shortening together in a bowl using an electric mixer until creamy. Add milk, eggs, and vanilla extract; stir well. Stir in mashed potatoes. Add flour, baking powder, salt, nutmeg, and cinnamon. Stir using a sturdy spoon, as mixture will be thick. Refrigerate dough for 1 hour so that dough will be less sticky and easier to work with.
  • Lightly flour a countertop and place plastic wrap on top of dough; roll out to desired thickness. Cut into strips or use a donut cutter to make traditional round donuts.
  • Lower donuts carefully into the hot oil in batches. Fry until 1 side is golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Turn and continue frying until other side is golden, about 2 minutes more. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels to drain. Repeat with remaining donuts.
  • Transfer donuts to a wire rack to cool.
  • Nutrition

    1060 cal.

    • Total Fat: 104g
    • Saturated Fat: 17g
    • Cholesterol: 20mg
    • Sodium: 258mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 32g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 11g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 78mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 84mg