GLAZED DOUGHNUTS

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The light coffee flavor in these tasty sugar-glazed doughnuts makes them a perfect start to the morning...on Christmas Day or any day. You'll find that the recipe is a delectable way to use up leftover potatoes. -Pat Siebenaler, Random Lake, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield about 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 20

Ingredients

1 medium potato, peeled and cubed
2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
1/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
2 cups warm 2% milk (110° to 115°)
1/2 cup butter, softened
3 large eggs, room temperature
1/2 teaspoon lemon extract, optional
1 cup sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
9-1/4 to 9-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
COFFEE GLAZE:
6 to 8 tablespoons cold 2% milk
1 tablespoon instant coffee granules
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3/4 cup butter, softened
6 cups confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Dash salt
Oil for deep-fat frying

Steps:

Place potato in a medium saucepan; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, until tender, 8-10 minutes. Drain potatoes; return to pan. Mash until very smooth., In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add milk, butter, potato, eggs and, if desired, extract. Add sugar, salt, cinnamon and 3 cups flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. , Stir down dough. On a well-floured surface, roll out to 1/2-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 2-1/2-in. doughnut cutter. Place on greased baking sheets; cover and let rise for 45 minutes. , Meanwhile, for glaze, combine 6 tablespoons milk, coffee and vanilla; stir to dissolve coffee. In a large bowl, beat butter, sugar, cinnamon and salt. Gradually add milk mixture; beat until smooth, adding milk to reach a good dipping consistency. , In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375°. Fry doughnuts, a few at a time, until golden, about 1-1/2 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels. Dip tops in glaze while warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 281 calories, Fat 13g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 127mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

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