"Mashed potatoes make legendary raised doughnuts...."
INGREDIENTS
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3 medium-size mealy potatoes, peeled
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5 to 6 cups all-purpose flour
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2 large eggs
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1-3/4 cups potato cooking water (divided use)
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1/2 cup sugar
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4 Tablespoons butter
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 package (1/4 ounce or 2-1/2 teaspoons) dry yeast
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1 teaspoon ground mace
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1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
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Lard or oil for deep-frying
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Cinnamon sugar or confectioners' sugar glaze