Spudnuts Recipe
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Spudnuts

By: Robyn  
"This is an old family favorite, handed down for years, the outside of the doughnut is crisp and the inside is light and chewy. This does make a HUGE batch, first timers may want to half it. These are worth the effort."

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Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
20 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 40 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 80 -100 doughnuts
 

Ingredients

  • 4 boiling potatoes, peeled and chopped
  • 3 cups milk
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 cup shortening
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 6 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
  • 4 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 6 eggs
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Directions

  1. In a small saucepan, cover peeled potatoes with water. Bring water to a boil and cook until tender, about 15 minutes. Let cool and mash.
  2. Scald the milk and add the sugar, shortening, 2 cups mashed potatoes and salt. Mix well.
  3. In an upright mixer with a dough hook attachment. Add the potato mixture, flour, lemon juice, lemon zest, water, yeast eggs and nutmeg. Mix until well mixed, dough will be a bit sticky. Cover and let rise until doubled in size.
  4. Roll dough out on a lightly floured surface and cut with a doughnut cutter. Place the cut doughnuts on a greased baking sheet, cover and let rise until doubled in size.
  5. In a hot fryer or deep fry pan heat shortening or canola oil to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Carefully place 2 to 3 doughnuts in pan. Turn when lightly golden. Lift out when done and drain on paper towels. Glaze or roll in sugar.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 86 | Total Fat: 3.2g | Cholesterol: 17mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 10, 2003 by NANCYCL_1 
I had to add more flour than recommended to make the dough workable. They are very good... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 21, 2003 by CHEEKSFD 
Excellent!! Had to add quite a bit more flour, but they turned out as described MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 9, 2008 by JB 
Shouldn't be too critical when the recipe calls for fresh potatoes to be cooked and then... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 25, 2004 by CAZL 
What is with this recipe?? I ended up with a nice product, but only after having to more than... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 24, 2008 by Sasha604 
I am not an avid cook or baker, but I love spudnuts and have been trying to find a good recipe... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 2, 2009 by hannahbanana75 
I agree with the other cooks. This recipe is poorly written. The equation of dry vs wet... MORE

 
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