Potato Doughnutsbreads, desserts 3 cup all-purpose flour 1 pkg active dry yeast 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 cup milk or water 1/4 cup margarine or butter 1/4 cup sugar 1 teaspoon salt 1 egg 1/2 cup plain mashed potatoes 1 shortening or cooking oil 1 for deep-fat frying ----GLAZE---- 4 cup sifted powdered sugar 1/3 cup boiling water 1/2 teaspoon lemon extract or vanilla 1 tablespoon corn syrup For Doughnuts: Combine 1 1/2 cups flour, yeast and baking powder. Heat milk or water, margarine or butter, sugar and salt till warm (120 to 130 degrees). Add to flour mixture along with egg and potatoes. Beat with an electric in low speed for 30 seconds, scraping bowl constantly. Beat on high 3 minutes. Stir in the remaining flour, using a spoon, till dough is smooth. Place in greased bowl. Cover and chill about 2 hours or overnight. Stir dough down. Roll dough to 1/2-inch thickness on a lightly floured surface. Cut with a floured 2 1/2-inch doughnut cutter. Reroll as necessary. Fry two or three doughnuts at a time in deep hot fat (365 degrees) about 1 minute on each side or til golden, turning with a slotted spoon. Repeat with remaining doughnuts and holes. For Glaze: Stir together powdered sugar, boiling water, corn syrup, and lemon extract or vanilla in a medium mixing bowl. Dip warm doughnuts in glaze, holding each over the bowl to allow excess glaze to drip off. Place glazed doughnuts in wire rack to dry. Makes 16 to 18 doughnuts and holes. |
