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Potato Doughnuts Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
3 eggs
3/4 C sugar
3 T shortening, softened
2 3/4 C sifted flour
4 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1 tsp mace
1 C mashed potatoes (unseasoned)

Shortening for deep frying
Directions:
Directions:
Beat eggs well.
Add sugar and shortening, beating well.
Sift together flour, baking powder and salt.
Add remaining ingredients and egg mixture, mixing well.
Chill dough 2 hours (or overnight).

Heat fat (shortening) to a temperature of 370° to 380°.

Roll out dough to about 1/2” thickness and cut, using a doughnut cutter.

Fry until brown, turning when brown on first side.
Drain and place on paper towels to absorb excess fat.

To sugar doughnuts, shake doughnuts, one at a time, in a paper bag with granulated or confectioners sugar.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
3 dozen
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
This was always a favorite for big and little people! Grandpa usually made quite a mess, so it probably wasn't Grandma's favorite!

 

 

 

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