Potato Donuts Aka Tater Nuts Recipes

MASHED POTATO DOUGHNUTS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm buttermilk. Add potatoes, eggs and butter. Add 2 cups sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, nutmeg and 3 cups flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. Do not knead. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours. , Turn onto a floured surface; divide into fourths. Roll each portion to 1/2-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 3-in. doughnut cutter. , In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375°. Fry doughnuts, a few at a time, until golden brown on both sides. Drain on paper towels. Combine remaining sugar and cinnamon; roll doughnuts in cinnamon-sugar while warm.

POTATO DONUTS AKA TATER NUTS

Steps:

• To make the donuts:.
• Boil the potatoes until fork tender. Set aside the cooking liquid. Push the potatoes through a food mill or mash by hand, leaving no lumps. Measure out 3/4 cup of mashed potatoes.
• In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the mashed potatoes with 1/2 cup of flour and the egg.
• In a small pot, heat the 3/4 cup of potato water, sugar, butter, and salt over low heat until the butter has melted. Stir this mixture into the potato mixture and blend until smooth.
• Dissolve the yeast in the remaining 2 tablespoons of warm potato water. Add to the potato mixture. Mix in the mace and nutmeg and mix thoroughly.
• Add remaining flour a little at a time, with your mixer on low and fitted with the dough hook, until a stiff dough forms. Continue kneading until smooth and elastic.
• Remove dough to a greased bowl and place in a warm spot to rise until doubled in bulk, about one hour.
• Turn the dough onto a floured surface and roll to 1/2 inch thickness. Cut the dough with a floured biscuit or donut cutter. (I find this dough to be pretty soft, so I use a biscuit cutter since it's easier to move the full circle around than it is to move around the donut shape.).
• Cover and let rise until doubled in bulk, about 45 minutes.
• Heat a deep skillet or pot with 2 inches of oil to 375 degrees. Fry the donuts in batches (don't overcrowd the pan), flipping as needed until golden brown on both sides.
• Drain a paper towel lined plate.
• To make the glaze:.
• Heat the milk in a small saucepan until warm. Remove from the heat and stir in the powdered sugar and vanilla. Whisk together to form a glaze. Dunk the warm donuts in the glaze. Let sit for 5 minutes to set.

SWEET POTATO DONUTS

Steps:

• Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Combine 2 cups plus 3 tablespoons flour, brown sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a large bowl. Stir in melted butter until crumbly.
• Combine sweet potatoes, milk, applesauce, egg, and vanilla extract in a medium bowl. Mix well.
• Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and combine, kneading well.
• Turn out onto a well floured surface and roll to 1/4-inch thickness. Cut with a donut cutter.
• Slowly lower the doughnuts into the hot oil. Fry in batches, turning once, until golden, about 2 minutes.

PENNSYLVANIA DUTCH POTATO DOUGHNUTS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the potatoes, milk, eggs and butter. Combine the sugar, baking powder and 2 cups flour; stir into potato mixture. Add enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. Refrigerate, covered, 1 hour., Divide dough in half. Turn each half onto a lightly floured surface; roll to 1/2-in. thickness. Cut with a 2-3/4-in. doughnut cutter. , In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375°. Fry doughnuts, a few at a time, until golden brown on both sides. Drain on paper towels. , In a small bowl, mix glaze ingredients until smooth. Color glaze if desired. Dip doughnuts in glaze and sprinkles as desired.

CHICKPEA NUTS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• While chickpeas are in a colander, pat them dry with a paper towel to remove excess water.
• In a large mixing bowl, toss chickpeas with the lime juice, olive oil, and seasonings.
• Place chickpeas in a single layer on a baking sheet.
• Bake for 35-40 minutes or until crisp and golden brown.