Potato Doughnuts

Prep: 240 min Cook: 10 min Serves: 8 Cuisine: American

Potato doughnuts offer a delightful twist on classic fried treats, featuring a tender, flavorful crumb enriched with mashed potatoes and warm spices like nutmeg. Perfect for brunch or special occasions, these doughnuts are crispy on the outside and soft inside, appealing to both potato lovers and dessert enthusiasts.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 3 tablespoons melted butter
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup mashed potatoes (hot, no seasoning)
  • 1 cup sour milk or buttermilk
  • 3 1/4 cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon soda
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Add melted butter to the sugar and mix well.
  2. Incorporate eggs and mashed potatoes into the mixture.
  3. Combine dry ingredients: flour, soda, baking powder, nutmeg, and salt.
  4. Add dry ingredients alternately with sour milk or buttermilk to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
  5. Refrigerate the dough for several hours or overnight.
  6. Roll out the chilled dough to 1/2-inch thickness.
  7. Cut into desired shapes and deep fry until golden brown.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

781 kcal 39% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 9.7g 19% DV
Total Fat 42.5g 54% DV
Carbs 95.9g 35% DV
Fiber 9.2g 33% DV
Sugar 0.9g 2% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 12518mg 100% DV
Potassium 820.5mg 17% DV
Cholesterol 144mg 48% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 29mcg 3% DV
Vitamin C 16.6mg 18% DV
Calcium 1613.3mg 100% DV
Iron 6.4mg 36% DV

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

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