Spud Nuts

This recipe was submitted by Diane Jones of the Alkali Creek Ward.
It would be great for a large family/ward gathering. Thanks, Diane!

This is a large batch. It makes about 14 dozen donuts.

Peel and boil a couple of large potatoes until tender.

Put the potatoes and enough of the water in a blender to make a pourable thick paste.

Put 2 1/2 cups of this in a mixer

Add :

1/2 cup of the potato water

4 cups of milk

5 Tab. of yeast

2 Tab. salt

5 eggs, beaten

1 1/3 cups melted butter

2 Tab. vanilla extract

1 1/2 cups of sugar

enough flour to make a soft dough that doesn't stick to your hands

Let rise until double, about 30 min.

Roll out 1/2 inch thick, cut out and let rise until at least double, triple

Fry in 375 o oil.

Turn when brown on first side.

Glaze while hot

GLAZE

4 Tab. melted butter

12 Tab. hot water

2 Tab. vanilla extract

2 Tab. maple extract

powdered sugar 2 lb.

Experiment with the consistency.

Great warm!!