Fluffy Potato Doughnuts

Prep: 20 min Cuisine: American

Fluffy potato doughnuts boast a light, tender crumb with subtle sweetness and warm nutmeg flavor. Perfect for breakfast or a special treat, these soft, airy doughnuts are a delightful twist on traditional favorites, appealing to those who love comforting, homemade baked goods with a unique savory-sweet balance.

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Ingredients

  • 3 eggs
  • 1 1/3 cups sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 cup cooled, mashed potatoes
  • 2 tablespoons melted shortening or oil
  • 4 cups flour
  • 6 teaspoons baking powder
  • 2 teaspoons nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup milk

Instructions

  1. Beat eggs, sugar, and vanilla until light and fluffy.
  2. Add cooled, mashed potatoes and melted shortening or oil; set aside.
  3. Sift together flour, baking powder, nutmeg, and salt.
  4. Alternately add dry ingredients and milk to the potato mixture, beating well after each addition.
  5. Chill dough for 3 hours if desired.
  6. Roll dough to 3/8-inch thickness and cut into doughnut shapes.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

880 kcal 44% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 9.7g 19% DV
Total Fat 44g 56% DV
Carbs 103.1g 37% DV
Fiber 8.7g 31% DV
Sugar 15.5g 31% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 12500.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 854.5mg 18% DV
Cholesterol 66mg 22% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 64mcg 7% DV
Vitamin C 20.2mg 22% DV
Vitamin D 0.4mcg 2% DV
Calcium 1698.3mg 100% DV
Iron 7.3mg 40% DV
Diet fit High-fiber
Contains Milk Egg Wheat/Gluten

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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