"The coffee-flavored glaze on these moist and tasty doughnuts makes them a perfect way to start off the morning...on Christmas Day or any day. You'll find this recipe is a great way to use up leftover potatoes. —Pat Siebenaler, Random Lake, Wisconsin..."
INGREDIENTS
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2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
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1/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
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2 cups warm 2% milk (110° to 115°)
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1/2 cup butter, softened
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1 cup hot mashed potatoes (without added milk and butter)
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3 large eggs
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1/2 teaspoon lemon extract, optional
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1 cup sugar
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1-1/2 teaspoons salt
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1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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9-1/4 to 9-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
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COFFEE GLAZE:
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6 to 8 tablespoons cold 2% milk
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1 tablespoon instant coffee granules
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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3/4 cup butter, softened
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6 cups confectioners' sugar
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1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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Dash salt
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Oil for deep-fat frying