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.