Sufganiyot - Jellyfilled Chanukah donuts

This Italian recipe uses a potato base. I often use the donuts as dessert for a Chanukah meal with fried chicken, potato pancakes (Latkas), a green salad and a vegetarian dish. You won't find this menu on most diet plans.

Make ahead. Makes 24, 2" donuts.

1 1/2 cups mashed Russet potatoes about 1 lb. or 1 large potato, microwaved in parchment 7 minutes or until soft for mashing

3/4 cup whole milk, room temperature

1 pk. yeast (1 1/4 tsp.)

1/2 cup plus 3 T. sugar for rolling

3 - 3 /1/2 cups flour plus more for rolling

1 tsp. salt

3 large eggs

1 tsp. vanilla

4 T. butter or margarine, cut in 4 pie...