2 c. sugar
3 eggs
3 tbsp. liquid shortening
1 c. milk
2 tbsp. vanilla
2 c. mashed potatoes
3 tbsp. baking powder
5 1/2 c. flour

Mix ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Mix thoroughly and turn out a small amount of mixture on a well floured surface. NOTE: This dough is soft and somewhat sticky to work with. Cut into doughnut shapes.

In deep frying preheat oil that is approximately 2" deep to fry doughnuts. Doughnuts will sink to bottom and rise as they cook. Deep fry until golden brown on both sides. Coat in powdered sugar or granular sugar.