Spudnuts

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Ingredients: Makes 80

4 boiling potatoes, peeled and chopped 3 cups milk 1 cup white sugar 1 cup shortening 1 teaspoon salt 6 cups all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest 3 tablespoons lemon juice 1 cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degreesC) 4 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast 6 eggs 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Step 1 In a small saucepan, cover peeled potatoes with water. Bring water to a boil and cook until tender, about 15 minutes. Let cool and mash

Step 2 Scald the milk and add the sugar, shortening, 2 cups mashed potatoes and salt. Mix well.

Step 3 In an upright mixer with dough hook attachment. Add the potato mixture, flour, lemon juice, lemon zest, water, yeast, eggs and nutmeg. Mix until well mixed, dough will be a bit sticky. Cover and let rise until doubled in size.

Step 4 Roll dough out on a lightly floured surface and cut with a doughnut cutter. Place the cut doughnuts on a greased baking sheet, cover and let rise until doubled in size.

Step 5 In a hot fryer or deep fry pan heat shortening or canola oil to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Carefully place 2 to 3 spudnuts in pan. Turn when lightly golden. Lift out when done and drain on paper towels. Glaze or roll in sugar.

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