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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 3 |
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Ingredients:
3 tablespoons shortening |
3/4 cup sugar |
3 eggs |
1 cup cooked, mashed potatoes |
4 1/4 cups all-purpose flour |
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon baking powder |
1 teaspoon salt |
1 teaspoon ground mace |
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg |
1/2 cup milk |
vegetable oil |
sifted powdered sugar |
Directions:
1. Cream shortening; gradually add sugar, beating well. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add mashed potatoes; beat well.
2. Sift together flour, baking powder, salt, and spices; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk, beginning and ending with flour mixture. Chill dough at least 1 hour.
3. Turn dough out onto a heavily floured surface; roll to 1/3-inch thickness. Cut dough with a floured doughnut cutter.
4. Heat 3 to 4 inches of oil to 375°; drop in 3 or 4 doughnuts at a time. Cook 1 minute or until golden brown on one side; turn and cook other side. Drain on paper towels. Sprinkle with powdered sugar.
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