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6 cups sifted flour
7 t. baking powder
1 t. salt
1t. nutmeg
3 eggs
2 c. granulated sugar
1 1/2 c. mashed potatoes
6 T. melted shortening
3/4 c. milk
lard for deep-fat frying.  Sift flour, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg.  Beat eggs until yolks and whites are mixed then beat in sugar, potatoes and melted *lare.  Beat until well mixed.  Stir in milk.  Stir in the sifted dry ingredients, mixing only until the flour disappears.  Cover bowl and chill for at least 1 hour.  Roll out 1/3 of the dough (each time) on a lightly floured board.  Roll to 1/2″.   Cut, Fry at 350.  Do doughnut balls together.  Over mixing causes tunnels, heavy compact and coarse textured doughnuts.