Smultringers (Doughnuts)

• 1 1/2 cups hot, unseasoned mashed & riced potatoes
• 3 eggs
• 1 cup sugar
• 4 Tbsp soft shortening
• 2 1/2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
• 4 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp mace
• fat (for frying)

Instructions

1. Prepare potatoes. Beat eggs, sugar and shortening together; stir in potatoes; beat until blended.
2. Sift flour, baking powder, salt and mace together; blend into egg mixture.
3. Chill 1 hour.
4. Roll out dough on floured board until it is 1/4 inch thick. Cut with doughnut press.
5. Fry in hot fat (375°F) until golden brown.
6. Drain on absorbent paper towels.