The coffee-flavored glaze on these tasty doughnuts makes them a perfect start to the morning…on Christmas Day or any day. You’ll find that the recipe is a delectable way to use up leftover potatoes.
Ingredients
- 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
- 1/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
- 2 cups warm 2% milk (110° to 115°)
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup hot mashed potatoes (without added milk and butter)
- 3 large Nellie’s Free Range Eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon extract, optional
- 1 cup sugar
- 1-1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 9-1/4 to 9-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- COFFEE GLAZE:
- 6 to 8 tablespoons cold 2% milk
- 1 tablespoon instant coffee granules
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup butter, softened
- 6 cups confectioners’ sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Dash salt
- Oil for deep-fat frying
Directions
- In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add milk, butter, potatoes, eggs and, if desired, extract. Add sugar, salt, cinnamon and 3 cups flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
- Stir down dough. On a well-floured surface, roll out to 1/2-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 2-1/2-in. doughnut cutter. Place on greased baking sheets; cover and let rise for 45 minutes.
- Meanwhile, for glaze, combine 6 tablespoons milk, coffee and vanilla; stir to dissolve coffee. In a large bowl, beat butter, sugar, cinnamon and salt. Gradually add milk mixture; beat until smooth, adding milk to reach a good dipping consistency.
- In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375°. Fry doughnuts, a few at a time, about 1-1/2 minutes per side or until golden. Drain on paper towels. Dip tops in glaze while warm.
Nutrition Facts
1 each: 281 calories, 13g fat (4g saturated fat), 25mg cholesterol, 127mg sodium, 39g carbohydrate (20g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.
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