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100 Year Old Recipe! 🍩 1915 Potato Doughnut Spudnuts Recipe - Old Cookbook Show - Glen And Friends

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Potato Doughnut Spudnuts

Cultural Context

Originating in Canada, Spudnuts are a delightful twist on traditional doughnuts, made with mashed potatoes for a unique texture and flavor. This dish is often enjoyed at fairs and community gatherings, showcasing the creativity of home bakers. Today, variations can be found across North America, with some bakers experimenting with different toppings and fillings, making them a beloved treat for all ages.

CanadianCAdessert
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
2 cups potatoes
1 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 cup butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup milk
3 cups all-purpose flour

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cake flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is dairy-free and adds a subtle flavor.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey provides natural sweetness with a distinct taste.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is dairy-free and suitable for lactose-intolerant individuals.

1

Welcome to the kitchen and introduction to the recipe.

2

In a bowl, combine potatoes, sugar, baking powder, melted butter, and vanilla extract.

3

Add about 1 cup of milk to the mixture and mix well.

4

Gradually add flour, starting with a couple of cups, until a soft dough forms, estimating around 4 to 5 cups total flour.

5

Knead the dough on a floured surface until workable, adding more flour if the dough is sticky.

6

Roll out the dough to about 1/2 inch thickness.

7

Use a doughnut cutter to cut out doughnut shapes.

8

Heat vegetable oil in a pot to fry the doughnuts, ensuring not to overcrowd the pot.

9

Fry the doughnuts for an unspecified time, turning them over to fry evenly.

10

Remove the doughnuts from the oil and place them on a cooling rack or toss them in sugar while still warm.

Cooking Techniques

boilingmixingkneadingfrying

Equipment Needed

mixing bowldoughnut cutterpot

Spice Level:

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Allergens

milkeggs

Also Known As

SpudnutsPotato Donuts

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