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They were delish and my husband couldn't believe that I used mashed potatoes in the recipe. I will definitely be making these again. Thank you for this delicious recipe for donuts!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-11-28","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"S.L.F."},"reviewBody":"These are very good and easy to make. I wonder if they could be made with rice flour, as I have a Celiac person in the family.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-05-06","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"dlindenf"},"reviewBody":"I was really excited to make these, however, my family and I found them to be lacking in flavor. I think I will stick with my other doughnut recipe.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":1,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-01-18","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Monarchsmomma"},"reviewBody":"My husband was surprised how quickly these doughnuts were too make. I used instant mashed potatoes with butter & milk made in the microwave. Don't make too big or they could be doughy. Good plain too.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2008-12-25","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Maeven6"},"reviewBody":"I have used this recipe for years and in a move lost my book. I am so glad that I now have it again. A huge winner and need for Channukkah!!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-11-26","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"foodsteacher"},"reviewBody":"I would make the recipe again but add 1\/2 teaspoon cinnamon and 1\/4 teaspoon nutmeg to the batter to add more flavor. Texture and ease of making was great!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":3,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-08-31","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"misscleocat"},"reviewBody":"This recipe is so easy and so good. I used red potatoes left over from a corned beef dinner. I ran out of vanilla extract so I used lemon instead. 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