Grophens (German Mashed Potato Doughnuts)

Leftover mashed potatoes are the star in these German potato doughnuts, or grophens, that are deep-fried and full of sweet flavor.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 101 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 large eggs, beaten
• 1 cup mashed potatoes
• 2 cups oil for frying, or as needed
• 1 cup milk, scalded
• 2 ounces active dry yeast
• 0.33333334326744 cup white sugar
• 0.5 cup lukewarm water
• 4.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 0.33333334326744 cup shortening (such as Crisco®)
• 0.25 cup raisins, or to taste

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 2

Dissolve yeast in lukewarm water.

Step 3

Mix scalded milk with mashed potatoes, shortening, sugar, and salt.

Step 4

Add eggs and yeast mixture to milk mixture. Gradually add flour, beating with a large fork to form a soft dough. Stir in raisins.

Step 5

Turn out onto a floured board. Knead lightly. Roll out dough to 1/2-inch thickness and cut with a biscuit cutter (without center hole). Be sure the whole cutter is filled with dough.

Step 6

Place grophens on parchment paper-lined pans and let rise 1 hour. Stretch the sides with your fingers to form a slight hollow in the center.

Step 7

Fry grophens in the hot oil, working in batches, until golden, about 5 minutes. Drain on paper towels.