3/4 inch slice of compressed yeast
1/2 c lukewarm water
2 tsp salt
1/2 c. sugar
2/3 c. shortening
2 c. scalded milk
1 c. mashed potatoes
2 eggs, beaten
6 to 7 c. flour
little nutmeg if desired

Put yeast in warm water to dissolve. Add salt, sugar and shortening to the scalded milk and let cool. Add mashed potatoes, eggs, yeast, and flour. Let rise in warm place until doubled. Punch down and cut out donuts on a floured board. Let rise and fry in deep fat.