Description
Delicious and soft potato donuts made with leftover mashed potatoes, perfect for a quick snack or breakfast.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups mashed potatoes
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Oil for frying
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 2 tablespoons milk (for glaze)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (for glaze)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine mashed potatoes, flour, sugar, milk, melted butter, eggs, vanilla extract, nutmeg, baking powder, and salt. Mix until a dough forms.
- On a floured surface, roll out the dough to about 1/2 inch thick. Cut into donut shapes.
- Heat oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350°F (175°C).
- Carefully fry the donuts in batches until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes each side. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- For the glaze, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Dip the warm donuts in the glaze.
- Allow the glaze to set before serving.
Notes
For a lighter donut, do not overmix the dough once you add baking powder. You can also bake them at 375°F (190°C) for 12-15 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg