1 cup boiled potatoes, riced
2 tsp baking powder
2 eggs
1 tsp baking soda
2/3 cup sugar
2/3 tsp salt
1 cup buttermilk
1/4 tsp cinnamon
2 tbsp butter, melted
4 cup all-purpose flour
Directions
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Servings: 1 servings
Buttermilk Potato Doughnuts No. 1565 Recipe brought to you by Recipe Ideas
Categories: Beverages; Bread; Breads; Nut; Potato
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