What is a potato donut?
Postato donut is a fried bakery product with potato starch or mashed potato instead of more typical wheat flour. This type of donut did not appear commercially in the United States until the mid -20th century, but pastries made with white potatoes and sweet potatoes existed for centuries international for centuries. The donut donut is usually made of baking powder, while the raised donut is usually made of yeast. Both varieties are usually fried, although roast donuts are also available. Potato donut replaces potato starch for some or all wheat flour, although some versions use white or sweet potatoes, usually crushed or puree.
potato donuts can be shaped, filled and frozen as any other type of donut. They are reputation to be lighter and more fluffy texture than typical wheat flour donut, but have a similar number of calories. Between the types of the donutH belongs to the French "Beignet", the German "Bismarck" and the Dutch "Cruller". Polish "Paczki", Canadian "Persian" and Mexican "Churro" and "Sopaipilla" are often classified as donuts. Potato starch or pulp may also be replaced by wheat flour in these donut varieties.
The Konlih chain called "SPUSNO" was opened in the 40s of the 20th century by Utah Bob and Al Pelton brothers. In order to name their unknown creation of donuts, they combined the term "spud", colloqualism referring to potatoes and "walnut" to remind people of their donut properties. Suddenly, the chain has spread throughout the United States from coast to coast. These stores can still be found in a dozen states and you are scared of Donut Mix is available online.
potato donuts made of sweet potatoes are a culinary experience in Malaysia. India and Indonesia also includes potato donut to its kitchen. Malaysian "Kuih Keria" and Indonesian "Donat Kentang" are sweet donuts while the Indian "defect" isUsually spicy fried dough served with various flavors of sweet and acidic chuture.
The number of calories or kilojoules in potato donuts generally depends on weight, fill and icing as well as with donut wheat flour. A simple glazed donut is usually about 150 calories (628.02 kJ), while a filled matt donut is usually 240 (1004.83 kJ) or more. Replacing potatoes for flour does not increase the nutritional value of the donut, because both versions are mainly starch and fat.