How to Make Spudnuts - A Step-by-Step Guide

Spudnuts, also known as potato doughnuts, are a delectable treat that combines the goodness of potatoes with the delight of a fluffy, sweet doughnut. These irresistible pastries are fried to golden perfection and coated with powdered sugar or glazed to create a heavenly snack that is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert.

What makes spudnuts stand out from traditional doughnuts is the addition of mashed potatoes to the dough. This unique ingredient adds moisture and lightness to t...

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Ingredients

  • 4 boiling potatoes, peeled and chopped
  • 3 cups milk
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 cup shortening
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 6 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
  • 4 ½ teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 6 eggs
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 2 hrs 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 3 hrs
  • Total Time: 5 hrs 45 mins
  • Servings: 80
  • Yield: 80 doughnuts

  • In a small saucepan, cover peeled potatoes with water. Bring water to a boil and cook until tender, about 15 minutes. Let cool and mash.
  • Scald milk and add sugar, shortening, 2 cups mashed potatoes, and salt. Mix well.
  • In an upright mixer with a dough hook attachment, add potato mixture, flour, lemon juice, lemon zest, water, yeast eggs, and nutmeg. Stir until well mixed; dough will be a bit sticky. Cover and let rise until doubled in size, about 2 hours.
  • Roll dough out on a lightly floured surface and cut with a doughnut cutter. Place cut doughnuts on a greased baking sheet, cover, and let rise until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
  • In a hot fryer or deep-fry pan, heat shortening or canola oil to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Carefully place 2 to 3 doughnuts in the pan. Turn when lightly golden. Lift out when done and drain on paper towels. Glaze or roll in sugar. Repeat for remaining doughnuts.
  • Nutrition

    86 cal.

    • Total Fat: 3g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 15mg
    • Sodium: 39mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 12g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 16mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 79mg