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I cannot believe how many people have never had a spudnut! It’s something that needs to be immediately remedied as they are light, puffy, little fried donuts of perfection. Just think about how wonderful potato rolls are and then imagine them as a fried donut. Seriously, you’ll be shoveling cinnamon sugar spudnut donuts into your mouth as fast as you can.
Lately we’ve been completely surrounded by music, which isn’t all that uncommon as we’ve always been a big music family, but now our little one is taking piano lessons which means we’ve got a whole new kind of music going on. It may not be perfect, but good mercy I love it. I took piano lessons when I was little but I was a total doofus and quit. Don’t worry, I did take up something else instead but we will share that story for another day. 😉
So we have one learning the piano and while her timing is a tad off (she’s only been at it for a couple of months) she’s actually doing quite well. I’m so proud of her and I so hope that she sticks with it. Heaven knows I wish I had. In fact, I totally enjoy sitting with her to practice so I can try to learn a little as well.
And I totally plan on one day taking lessons again. I mean, why not? I’m a big believer in continuous education anyway. Have any of you ever taken piano lessons or gave them up and regret it? I looooove music and while dance, gymnastics etc are all wonderful I secretly think every child should be exposed so some kind of music lesson. It’s just so good for them! And did you know that kids in band or that play a musical experiment generally do better in school? Bonus!
What Is a Spudnut?
A spudnut is a potato doughnut.
It is made with either mashed potatoes or potato starch instead of flour.
The potato makes spudnuts lighter and creamier than other doughnuts.
Do Spudnuts Taste Like Potatoes?
Spudnuts don’t taste like mashed potatoes.
They just add this extra hint of sweetness and the texture is a bit different than a plain yeast donut.
Can Doughnuts Be Frozen?
Yes, doughnuts can be frozen.
Wrap donuts tightly with aluminum foil or plastic freezer wrap, or place in heavy-duty freezer bag.
Old Fashioned Cinnamon Sugar Spudnut Donuts
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Old Fashioned Cinnamon Sugar Spudnut Donuts
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Yukon Gold Potatoes, boiled with skins on
- 2 Large Eggs, beaten slightly
- 1 Cup Whole Milk
- 1 Cup Sugar
- 5 teaspoons Baking Powder
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 3 Tablespoons Shortening or Lard, melted
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla
- 4 Cups Flour
- *cinnamon Sugar for Dredging
Instructions
- Allow the potatoes to cool and then mash in a large bowl with skins on until no chunks remain.1 Cup Yukon Gold Potatoes
- Add the eggs, and milk to the mixture and stir.2 Large Eggs, 1 Cup Whole Milk
- In a small bowl add the sugar and baking powder and whisk to combine.1 Cup Sugar, 5 teaspoons Baking Powder
- Stir into the potato mixture then add the salt, shortening and vanilla.1 teaspoon Salt, 3 Tablespoons Shortening or Lard, 2 teaspoons Vanilla
- Add the flour 1 cup at a time (you may only need 2 to 3 cups depending on how much potato you used) until a soft, slightly sticky dough forms.4 Cups Flour
- Do not knead the dough.
- Heat oil in a cast iron pot to medium high or 375 degrees.
- Meanwhile, on a floured surface, roll out the dough, about 1/2" thick.
- Cut out your donuts and with your hand very near the oil (trust me, it will be less of a chance to splash and burn this way) drop the donuts, a few at a time in the oil.
- Turn constantly with a metal spider or slotted spoon until golden brown.
- Drain on a plate with a paper towel and then immediately into cinnamon sugar or desired topping.*cinnamon Sugar for Dredging
Recipe Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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Hi, what kind of oil are you frying them in please? first timer here,
thanks!
Peanut or canola are our frying oils of choice!
Can any type potatoe be used?
Also, could you use left over mashed potatoes?
You could use leftover mashed potatoes but be careful of how they are seasoned as it could leave you with a more savory doughnut. The golden potatoes are creamy and are best used for the doughnut versus a starchy russet. However, reds or rose potatoes would work fine. 🙂
Hi. I’d like to try these, but I’m wondering how to measure one cup of whole potatoes? One large potato could fill a cup, or several small potatoes, but there would be empty spaces in the cup. Should they be measured after they’re mashed up?
Thanks you.
Hi Cheryl, I know it’s such a weird way to measure, but it’s such an old recipe and I didn’t dare take away the original instructions. So, I literally stick the potatoes in a cup to measure. It all depends on how big the yukon golds are, but sometimes I only use two and other times three.
The directions mention to mix in eggs, but I don’t see eggs listed in the ingredient list. Could you please let me know how many eggs to add? I grew up on Spudnuts and would love to make these! Thank you so much!
The eggs are the last thing in the list of ingredients. two large eggs, beaten slightly