Recipes > Spudnuts (Glazed Yeast Doughnuts) Find A Store Spudnuts (Glazed Yeast Doughnuts) Glazed Yeast Doughnuts with a special ingredient: potato! Light and airy, these doughnuts or “Spudnuts” are the perfect treat for any special event or just a weekend with the family. Yield 25 -30 doughnuts Print Recipe Pin Recipe 9 Reviews IngredientsDough1 (0.25oz) package (7g) or 2 1/4 teaspoons Platinum Yeast1 1/2 cups warm water (120-130°F)1 cup mashed potatoes (warm, not hot)2/3 cup granulated sugar2/3 cup shortening2 large eggs1 1/2 teaspoons table salt6 to 7 cups all-purpose flour1 quart vegetable oil (for frying)Glaze1 1/2 cups powdered sugar (sifted)3-4 tablespoons milk2 teaspoons vanilla InstructionsCombine the yeast, water, potato, sugar, shortening, eggs and salt in the bowl of a stand mixer and mix with the paddle attachment until combined. Add 3 cups of the flour and mix until combined. Replace the paddle with the dough hook and continue to add flour and mix until the dough forms into a ball and doesn’t stick to the sides of the bowl. Continue to knead the dough for 5-7 minutes and the dough is satiny and smooth. Remove the dough from the bowl, spray the bowl with non stick spray and place the dough in the bowl. Cover and let rise for 1 1/2 to 2 hours or until the dough has doubled in size.Gently remove the dough from the bowl. Roll the dough into a large circle approximately 1/2 inch thick. Using a doughnut cutter, or a cup (and a smaller lid for the inside circle) cut the doughnuts out of the dough. Place on a greased pan or counter top, cover and let rise for 30-45 minutes or until the dough is light and airy.Cook the doughnuts in oil that has been heated to 350-375°F. You’ll need to watch the temperature and adjust as needed. The doughnuts should cook and become golden brown on each side within 30-45 seconds each. Remove from oil and drain on paper towels.Combine the ingredients for the glaze and stir until smooth.Dip the warm doughnuts in the bowl of glaze and then set them on cooling rack until the glaze sets. NotesRecipe by Matt Weber. Did you make this recipe? We want to see it! Tag @redstaryeast and use hashtag #redstaryeast
