POTATO DOUGHNUTS:

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup sugar;
• ¼ cup melted shortening;
• 1 cup (firmly packed) mashed potatoes;
• ¼ cup milk;
• 3 eggs;
• 1 teaspoon baking powder;
• 1 teaspoon salt;
• 1 teaspoon nutmeg;
• 2½ cups flour;

Directions

1. I.– Beat eggs lightly, add sugar gradually, stir in melted shortening, add potatoesand milk Blend well.
2. 2.–Sift remaining 4 dry ingredients to-gether. Add to first mixture to make soft dough.
3. 3.–Chill thoroughly. Roll out about ¼ inch thick on floured board, cut with doughnut cutter.
4. 4.–Fry in deep fat,375 degree, until brown on both sides, or about 2 minutes to a side. Turn only once during frying. Drain on soft paper.

Timing

• about 2 minutes to a side

Temperature

• 375 degree

Equipment

• floured board; doughnut cutter; soft paper