Potato Doughnuts

Name: Potato Doughnuts
Ingredients: 3 c. all-purpose flour; 1 pkg. active dry yeast; 1 tsp. baking powder; 1 c. milk or water; 1/4 c. margarine or butter; 1/4 c. sugar; 1 tsp. salt; 1 egg; 1/2 c. plain mashed potatoes; shortening or cooking oil (for deep-fat frying)

10 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

3 c. all-purpose flour
1 pkg. active dry yeast
1 tsp. baking powder
1 c. milk or water
1/4 c. margarine or butter
1/4 c. sugar
1 tsp. salt
1 egg
1/2 c. plain mashed potatoes
shortening or cooking oil (for deep-fat frying)

Directions

1

For doughnuts combine 1 1/2 cups flour, yeast and baking powder.
2

Heat milk or water, margarine, sugar and salt until warm (120° to 130°).
3

Add flour to mixture along with egg and potatoes. Beat with electric mixer on low speed for 30 seconds, scraping bowl constantly.
4

Beat on high 3 minutes.
5

Stir in remaining flour, using a spoon, until dough is smooth.
6

Place in a greased bowl.
7

Cover and chill 2 hours or overnight.