Potato Doughnuts with Maple Syrup

Ingredients

• • 21/2 cups (625 ml) unbleached all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) salt
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup (250 ml) sugar
  • 2 tablespoon (30 ml) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
  • 3/4 cup (180 ml) plain mashed Russet potatoes, cooled
  • Shortening or canola oil, for frying
  • 1 cup (250 ml) maple syrup