1 pkg. yeast
1/4 c. warm water
1 c. scalded milk
1/4 c. shortening
1/4 c. sugar
1 tsp. salt
3/4 c. mashed potato (instant)
2 eggs
5 or 6 c. flour

Dissolve yeast in warm water, combine milk, shortening, sugar and salt and heat. Cool until lukewarm and add yeast, potato and eggs. Gradually add enough flour to make a soft dough.

Turn on floured board and knead. Place in greased bowl and cover and let rise until doubled (1 to 1 1/2 hours). Roll to 1/2 inch and cut with donut cutter. Cover and let rise until doubled in size about 30 minutes. Fry in deep hot fat at 375 degrees. Drain on paper towels. Glaze or roll in sugar.