1/4 c. melted butter
1 1/2 c. sugar
1 tsp. nutmeg (opt.)
4 c. sifted flour
1 c. seasoned hot mashed potatoes
Confectioners' sugar
5 tbsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 c. milk

Cream butter and sugar. Blend in mashed potatoes, then eggs. Sift dry ingredients together twice. Add to first mixture, alternating with milk. Chill dough two hours. Roll out 1/2 inch thick on lightly floured surface. Cut with doughnut cutter. Fry in deep hot fat (360 degrees) about one minute on each side. Fry one layer at a time and turn once. Drain on unglazed paper. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar while warm.