1/2 c. mashed potatoes
1/2 c. water
1/2 c. sugar
1 c. scalded milk
2 tbsp. Crisco
1 tbsp. butter
Flour to make soft sponge (about 3 c.)
1 tsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 yeast cake dissolved in 1/3 c. warm water

Soften yeast in warm (110 degree) water with 1 teaspoon sugar. Scald milk in saucepan, add shortening and butter while hot. Set aside to cool. Combine potatoes, water with yeast and sugar mixture. Add sifted flour to make a soft sponge. Set aside 1 1/2 - 2 hours or until mixture is double in bulk.

Sift soda, baking powder, salt and flour to make a moderately stiff dough. Put on floured board and knead lightly. Place in greased bowl and let chill in refrigerator. When ready to use, shape as desired. Let rise 1 1/2 hours and bake at 400 degrees for 10 minutes.