Fantastic Potato Doughnuts W Chocolate Frosting Recipes

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the potatoes, sugar, buttermilk and eggs. Stir in the butter, baking soda, baking powder, salt, nutmeg and enough of the flour to form a soft dough. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; pat out to 3/4-in. thickness. Cut with a 2-1/2-in. floured doughnut cutter. , In an electric skillet, heat 1 in. of oil to 375°. Fry the doughnuts for 2 minutes on each side or until browned. Place on paper towels. , For frosting, combine the confectioners' sugar, cocoa and salt in a large bowl. Stir in the water, butter and vanilla. Dip tops of warm doughnuts in frosting.

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
• In a large bowl, toss the potatoes in the olive oil, and season with a generous pinch of salt and pepper. Arrange the potatoes in a single layer on two baking sheets. Place the sheets in the oven and roast until the potatoes are tender on the inside and crispy on the outside, 40 to 50 minutes.
• Place the dried porcinis in a small bowl and fill with boiling water. Rehydrate the mushrooms for 10 minutes. Strain the liquid and chop the mushrooms.
• Place the butter in a medium mixing bowl. Add the chopped mushrooms, parsley, thyme, lemon juice and zest, and mix until thoroughly combined. Season with salt and pepper. Reserve 1/4 cup of the butter at room temperature for a later use.
• Lay out an 18-inch piece of plastic wrap on a flat surface. Spoon out the remaining butter along the bottom third of the plastic wrap, leaving a 2-inch space on each end. Fold the plastic wrap over the butter and roll it up into a log. Twist the ends to close and roll the tube holding the ends to make sure it's tightly wrapped. Place in the freezer until firm, about 30 minutes.
• Remove the plastic and slice half the butter log into 1/2-inch-thick rounds. Place the butter rounds on a serving plate. Wrap the remaining half of the butter log in plastic wrap and store in refrigerator for up to 2 weeks or in the freezer for up to 2 months.
• Transfer the potatoes to a large bowl. Add the reserved room temperature butter mixture and toss to evenly coat the potatoes. Serve the potatoes with the extra butter rounds on the side.

Steps:

• Whip all the ingredients in a food processor until smooth.
• Chill 1 hour before using.

Steps:

• Stir sugar, butter and potatoes into eggs and beat until creamy.
• Sift flour, baking powder, salt, nutmeg and cocoa together.
• Alternately add milk and flour to egg mixture.
• Chill well for 2+ hours (overnight even).
• Roll 1/2 inch thick (*It is best to roll small amounts at a time and keep dough chilled as much as possible. Or you can roll, cut and return doughnut to fridge to keep chilled before frying. It makes it easier to handle).
• Cut out.
• Fry in hot fat (365 F) 3 minutes turning once.

Steps:

• Reheat mashed potatoes.
• Stir in the butter or shortening into the potatoes in a small bowl.
• In mixing bowl, beat eggs and sugar 3-4 minutes until eggs are pale yellow.
• Stir in the buttermilk and vanilla.
• Stir in the potatoes.
• Stir in the flour, baking powder and soda, salt and nutmeg.
• Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour.
• Turn dough onto a floured surface and roll to ½ inch thickness.
• Cut with a donut cutter.
• Add the oil to 2 inch depth in a deep skillet or Dutch oven. (I like cast iron because the temperature stays constant).
• Heat oil to about 350 degrees.
• Fry donuts in batches but do not crowd in pan.
• Turn once until both sides are browned about 2-3 minutes on each side.
• Transfer with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain.
• If desired you can roll in sugar or cinnamon sugar or glaze.
• These are best served warm.