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Fluffy Yeast-Raised Potato Doughnuts Recipe

These fluffy yeast-raised doughnuts combine the soft, airy texture of russet potatoes with a lightly crisp crust, making them the perfect dessert indulgence.
The hand-formed shapes add a rustic charm, while variations like banana or purple sweet potato offer creative twists.
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Active Time 45 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 16 pieces

Ingredients
  

  • 1 medium russet potato
  • 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour plus more for kneading
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • 1 ½ teaspoons instant yeast
  • 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon grated nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ cup milk warmed to 115°F
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter melted and warm
  • 1 large egg cold
  • 2 quarts refined coconut oil or neutral oil for frying

Banana Variation:

  • Replace potato with ⅓ cup mashed banana
  • Increase flour to 3 cups

Purple Sweet Potato Variation:

  • Substitute russet potato with ⅓ cup mashed purple sweet potato.

Instructions
 

Prepare the Potato

  • Cook the potato (boil, steam, bake, or microwave) until tender.
  • Peel and pass through a fine-mesh sieve or ricer to yield 3 oz (¾ cup). Allow to cool to 70°F before use.

Make the Dough

  • Combine flour, sugar, yeast, salt, nutmeg, and baking soda in a food processor or stand mixer.
  • Add milk, butter, egg, and the prepared potato. Process until a smooth dough forms (about 15 minutes if using a stand mixer on low).
  • Transfer to a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm area until doubled, about 75 minutes.

Shape and Second Rise

  • Divide dough into 16 portions (1.5 oz each). Shape into balls and gently stretch into 3-inch rings.
  • Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet, cover, and let rise until doubled, about 75 minutes (or refrigerate overnight and return to room temperature before frying).

Fry Doughnuts

  • Heat 2 inches of coconut oil to 375°F in a large pot.
  • Fry doughnuts in batches until golden brown, about 1 minute per side. Drain on a wire rack.

Notes

Storage: Doughnuts can be stored in an airtight container for up to 1 day. Reheat briefly to restore texture.
Tips: Test dough readiness by pressing gently; the dough should spring back slightly but still leave a shallow impression.
Keyword Banana doughnuts, dessert recipes, Fluffy potato doughnuts, Purple sweet potato dessert, Yeast doughnuts recipe
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