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Leftover Mashed Potato Doughnuts

Cut Down on Food Waste. Make some Leftover Mashed Potato Doughnuts today.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Rising Time 1 hour
Servings: 12
Course: Baking, breads, Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 c white sugar
  • 3 medium eggs
  • 2 tbsp butter or shortening
  • 5 tsp baking powder
  • 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
  • 2 cups mashed potatoes
  • 1 c flour sifted

Method
 

  1. Cream shortening.
  2. Gradually add sugar, beating continually until light and fluffy.
  3. Add eggs, one at a time, beating after each addition.
  4. Add the mashed potatoes to the creamed shortening mixture.
  5. Add milk and flour alternately, stirring until well blended.
  6. Chill dough for 30 minutes.
  7. Roll out dough on a lightly floured surface to about 1/4 inch thick.
  8. Cut with a floured doughnut cutter and let stand uncovered for 20 to 30 minutes.
  9. Drop in batches into hot oil (375F) and fry 3-56 minutes or until golden brown. Make sure to turn as they brown.
  10. Drain on paper towels.
To Air Fry:
  1. Spray rested cut dough with oil. Air fry at 375 for 3 minutes. Spray again with oil and return to fryer for an additional 3-5 minutes or until browned and cooked through.