potato doughnuts

October 7th, 2009

You may not think it is possible to lose weight while on a diet which includes potato doughnuts but it is possible. It is pivotal to not eat potato doughnuts or other high calorie breakfast every day but in moderation.

For example, I allow myself high calorie food once per week. I eat a calorie controlled diet for most of the week, say 1400 to 1800 calories each day, and then on the 7th day, I eat what I please - without going overboard of course.

I have been sticking to this diet for the last few weeks and it has aided me to lose 5 kilos. I have not accelerated my exercise regime or taken any vitamins or diet drinks. I have simply been conscious of what I eat on most days and then eat whatever I like one day of the week.

I also think it helps to have a little support when dieting and for that I joined the Biggest Loser club. They have lots of tools to enable you to monitor your progress and achieve your goals.

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Potato Doughnuts

1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
3 eggs
2 cups mashed potatoes
1 cup sweet milk
5 teaspoons baking powder
5 cups flour
3 tablespoons melted shortening
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

Beat mashed potatoes; add melted shortening, beaten eggs and milk.

Sift dry ingredients together and add to liquid. Dough should be soft, yet firm enough to roll. Divide dough into four parts. Roll out one part at a time to 3/4-inch thickness. Cut with doughnut cutter and drop into deep fat which has been heated to 375 degrees F. Fry until golden brown on both sides. Drain on absorbent paper.

Shake in a paper bag containing a mixture of sugar and cinnamon or confectioners’ sugar.

Yields about 4 1/2 dozen doughnuts.

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