Spudnuts are a tasty combination of potatoes and donuts that make for a unique and fluffy treat. These homemade spudnuts are sure to impress your friends and family with their light and airy texture. Enjoy them for breakfast or as a sweet snack any time of day!
Ingredients
- 2 cups mashed potatoes
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 4 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- Oil for frying
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Directions
- In a mixing bowl, combine mashed potatoes, sugar, butter, eggs, milk, and vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until well combined.
- On a floured surface, roll out the dough to 1/2 inch thickness. Cut out donut shapes using a donut cutter or a glass and a smaller round cutter for the holes.
- Heat oil in a deep fryer or heavy-bottomed pot to 375°F. Carefully drop donuts into the hot oil, frying until golden brown on both sides. Drain on paper towels.
- While still warm, dust donuts with powdered sugar. Serve and enjoy!
Interesting Facts
Spudnuts were first popularized in the 1940s as a wartime recipe due to the shortage of ingredients like sugar and flour.
Potatoes add moisture and lightness to the donut dough, resulting in a unique and fluffy texture.