Spud Nuts

Name: Spud Nuts
Prep time: 2 h
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 2 h 10 min
Yield: 3-4 dozen
Ingredients: 1 package yeast; 1/2 cup water; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup sugar; 2/3 cup shortening; 2 cups scalded milk; 1 cup mashed potato; 2 eggs; 6 -7 cups flour; oil (for frying); 2 cups powdered sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla; water

Submitted by Divinemom5

"My mother is from Idaho,so she made these a lot when we were kids.I keep leftover mashed potatoes in the freezer in 1 cup portions.I just make sure they are thawed and at reoom temperature before I make these doughnuts."

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Ready In:: 2hrs 10mins
Ingredients:: 13
Yields:: 3-4 dozen

ingredients

1 package yeast
¹⁄₂ cup water
1 teaspoon salt
¹⁄₂ cup sugar
²⁄₃ cup shortening
2 cups scalded milk
1 cup mashed potato
2 eggs
6 -7 cups flour
oil (for frying)
Glaze
2 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
water

directions

Dissolve yeast in warm water.
In large bowl,add salt,sugar,and shortening to milk,cool mixture to body temperature.
Add potatoes,eggs,yeast mixture, and flour to milk mixture.
Stir well.
Roll dough on lightly floured surface to 1/2 inch thick.
Cut with doughnut cutter.
Let rise 1 hour.
Fry in 350 degree oil.
Drain on paper towels.
combine powdered sugar,vanilla and enough warm water to make thin glaze.
Dip doughnuts in glaze.

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Divinemom5

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<p>I enjoy cooking and especially baking.Love homemade bread.I really enjoy trying new recipes.I have a husband and 5 children,so it is a challenge trying to cook to please them all.Some of my kids are very picky eaters.At this time in my life,I am interested in healthy cooking.I lost 70 lbs with Weight Watchers and am trying to keep it off!</p>

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