Cream sugar and lard. Add egg, beat. Add unseasoned mashed potatoes. Then beat in milk. Mix 2 cups flour and rest of dry ingredients. Add to mixture. Add flour until dough is stiff. Pat to 1/2 inch thickness on floured board. Cut with donut cutter. Makes 3 dozen donuts.

This recipe is traditionally made Shrove Tuesday. Legend has it that if you eat these you won't be crabby all year! Good anytime!