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How to Make Mashed Potato Donuts - A Step-by-Step Guide

Are you looking for a fun and delicious new way to enjoy mashed potatoes? Look no further than these Mashed Potato Donuts! These unique treats are a creative twist on the classic side dish and make for a perfect snack or dessert. With a crispy exterior and a fluffy, creamy interior, these donuts are sure to be a hit with family and friends.

Not only are these Mashed Potato Donuts absolutely delicious, but they are also incredibly easy to make. With just a few simple ingredients and so...

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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups milk, scalded and slightly cooled
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 cup mashed potatoes
  • ⅓ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons active dry yeast
  • ¼ cup warm water
  • 1 teaspoon white sugar
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour, or more as needed
  • 1 cup vegetable oil for frying, or as needed
  • ½ cup water
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 cup powdered sugar, or to taste
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Additional Time: 2 hrs 10 mins
  • Total Time: 3 hrs 10 mins
  • Servings: 24
  • Yield: 2 dozen donuts

  • Combine lukewarm milk, 1 cup white sugar, mashed potatoes, butter, eggs, salt, and vanilla extract in a bowl.
  • Dissolve yeast in warm water in a separate bowl, adding 1 teaspoon sugar for action. Let rise for 10 minutes.
  • Combine risen yeast with milk mixture. Mix in 4 cups flour, adding more as needed, until dough is only slightly sticky. Knead on a well-floured surface until elastic and pliable, about 15 minutes.
  • Roll dough into a ball and place in a clean, oiled bowl. Cover and let rise for 1 hour.
  • Punch down dough and let rise again for 1 hour more.
  • Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Roll dough out on a well-floured surface and cut with a donut-shaped cookie cutter.
  • Fry donuts in the hot oil, working in batches, until light golden brown on both sides, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a rack to cool for 10 minutes.
  • While donuts cool, heat water for glaze in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Add cornstarch and stir until clear and dissolved. Slowly pour in powdered sugar and butter, stirring constantly, until combined.
  • Dip cooled donuts in glaze.

    • Nutrition

    202 cal.

    • Total Fat: 6g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 29mg
    • Sodium: 137mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 33g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 15g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 28mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 99mg

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