Glazed Mashed Potato Doughnuts

Transform leftover mashed potatoes into these deep-fried, glazed potato doughnuts that are perfect with a cup of hot cocoa.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 211 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
• 6 tablespoons water
• 2 large eggs, beaten
• 2 cups oil for frying, or as needed
• 4 cups all-purpose flour, or more as needed
• 1 cup milk, scalded
• 1 (16 ounce) package powdered sugar
• 0.25 cup white sugar
• 0.25 cup warm water
• 0.25 cup shortening
• 0.75 cup mashed potatoes

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Dissolve yeast in warm water.

Step 2

Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 3

Meanwhile, combine scalded milk, shortening, sugar, and salt in another bowl. Cool until lukewarm, about 5 minutes.

Step 4

Stir yeast mixture, mashed potatoes, and eggs into the milk mixture. Gradually add enough flour to make a soft dough.

Step 5

Turn dough out onto a floured surface. Knead until smooth. Place in a lightly greased bowl; turn over to grease the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, 1 to 1 1/2 hours.

Step 6

Roll dough out to a 1/2-inch thickness. Cut into doughnuts with a cookie cutter.

Step 7

Cover and let rise until doubled in size, about 30 minutes.

Step 8

Meanwhile, combine powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and water for glaze until smooth.

Step 9

Fry doughnuts in the hot oil, working in batches if needed, until golden, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool, about 10 minutes.

Step 10

Dip doughnuts in glaze or drizzle over top.