Mashed Potato Donuts

• 1 package yeast
• 1/4 cup warm water
• 1 cup scalded milk
• 1/4 cup shortening
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 tsp. salt
• 3/4 cup mashed potatoes (can use prepared instant)
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 5-6 cups flour

Directions

Dissolve yeast in warm water. Combine shortening, sugar and salt with scalded milk. Cool to lukewarm. Add dissolved yeast, potatoes, and eggs. Beat. Gradually add flour. Pat into greased bowl and let rise until double. Roll, cut and fry in deep fat fryer. Roll in sugar or frost with desired frosting.

By Robin from Washington, IA