Savory Mashed Potato Doughnuts - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 lbs russet potatoes, peeled and quartered
1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine
1/2 cup cheddar cheese, grated
1/2 teaspoon salt
fresh ground black pepper
3/4 cup whole grain amaranth
1/2 cup unbleached white flour

Preparation

Cook potatoes 20-25 minutes, until soft.
Drain well.
Mash potatoes with butter, cheese, salt, and pepper.
Refrigerate until cold.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Toast amaranth for 15 minutes, shaking pan occasionally to toast evenly.
While amaranth is toasting, work flour into potatoes.
Split potato mixture into six equal portions.
Roll each portion into a 7 inch rope.
Roll each rope in toasted amaranth, then form into a donut shape.
Place donuts on a lightly greased cookie sheet, and bake 12 minutes.