Delicious Potato Doughnuts

2 cups hot mashed potatoes (mashed with milk

and butter) 2 1/2 cups sugar

2 cups buttermilk

2 eggs -- lightly beaten

2 tablespoons butter -- melted

2 teaspoons baking soda

2 teaspoons baking powder

1 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1/2 teaspoon salt

6 1/2 to 7 cups all-purpose flour

Cooking oil FAST FUDGE FROSTING 4 cups (1 pound) confectioners` sugar

1/2 cup baking cocoa

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/3 cup boiling water

1/3 cup butter -- melted

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

In a large bowl, combine potatoes, sugar, buttermilk and eggs. Stir in butter, baking soda, baking powder, nutmeg, salt and enough of the flour to form a soft dough. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; pat out to 3/4-inch thickness. Cut with a 2-1/2-inch floured doughnut cutter. In an electric skillet, heat 1 inch of oil to 350F. Fry the doughnuts for 2 minutes per side or until browned. Place on paper towels. For frosting, sift sugar, cocoa and salt into a large bowl. Stir in water, butter and vanilla. Dip tops of warm doughnuts in frosting.

YIELD: 4 dozen