Ingredients
- 2 eggs (lightly beaten)
- 7 cups all purpose flour
- 2 1/2 cups sugar
- 2 cups mashed potatoes (hot)
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 3/8 cup boiling water
- 3/8 cup butter melted
- 1/2 cup baking cocoa
- 2 tablespoons butter melted
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon nutmeg (ground)
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
In a large bowl, combine potatoes, sugar, buttermilk and eggs. Stir in butter, baking soda, baking powder, nutmeg, salt and enough of the flour to form a soft dough. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; pat out to 3/4-inch thickness. Cut with a 2-1/2-inch floured doughnut cutter. In an electric skillet, heat 1 inch of oil to 350F. Fry the doughnuts for 2 minutes per side or until browned. Place on paper towels. For frosting, sift sugar, cocoa and salt into a large bowl. Stir in water, butter and vanilla. Dip tops of warm doughnuts in frosting.
YIELD: 4 dozen
