perfect doughnuts

How To Make perfect doughnuts

• Step 1
  Boil potatoes and allow to cool before mashing.
• Step 2
  In a stand mixer with the hook attachment, mix milk, eggs, sugar and yeast on low for 2 minutes allowing the yeast to activate.
• Step 3
  Add the mashed potatoes, then lard, then flour one cup at a time, until it is all added. Then add the salt and mix until dough is soft and supple. Knead and add additional ¼ to ½ cup flour if necessary: the dough should be really soft, but NOT sticky
• Step 4
  Roll out dough to ½-inch thickness with a rolling pin. Cut out doughnuts with a pizza cutter.
• Step 5
  Place on greased baking sheets; cover with a damp, lightweight towel and let rise until almost doubled in size, about 30 minutes. Cook in oil heated to 340 degrees F, till browned on both sides, flipping them over a few times to get even color.
• Step 6
  Remove from oil and place onto paper towels to dry. If desired, brush warm doughnuts with melted butter and dip in powdered sugar.
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