Swedish Doughnuts

Name: Swedish Doughnuts
Ingredients: 2 eggs; 1 c. sugar; 2 c. cold mashed potatoes with butter and milk; 3/4 c. buttermilk; 2 tbsp. butter melted; 1 tsp. vanilla or almond extract; 4 1/2 c. all purpose flour; 4 tsp. baking powder; 1 tsp. salt; 2 tbsp. ground nutmeg; 1/8 tsp. ground ginger; oil for deep fat frying; additional sugar, optional

13 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

2 eggs
1 c. sugar
2 c. cold mashed potatoes with butter and milk
3/4 c. buttermilk
2 tbsp. butter melted
1 tsp. vanilla or almond extract
4 1/2 c. all purpose flour
4 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
2 tbsp. ground nutmeg
1/8 tsp. ground ginger
oil for deep fat frying
additional sugar, optional

Directions

1

In a mixing bowl, beat eggs and sugar.
2

Add the potatoes, buttermilk, butter and vanilla.
3

Mix well.
4

Cover and refrigerate for 1-2 hours on a floured surface, roll dough to 1/2 inch thickness.
5

Cut with a 1 1/2 inch doughnut cutter.
6

In an electric skillet or deep fat fryer, heat oil to 375°.
7

Fry doughnuts, a few at a time for 2 minutes on each side or until browned.
8

Drain on paper towels.
9

Roll in sugar if desired.