1 c. mashed potatoes
1 c. scalded milk
1/2 c. sugar
2 eggs, beaten
7 c. flour
1 tsp. salt
2/3 c. shortening
2 tbsp. yeast
1/2 c. warm water
Fat for deep frying

Mix mashed potatoes, scalded milk, sugar, salt and shortening well. Crumble yeast into warm water and stir with a fork until dissolved. Stir eggs and yeast into first mixture. Add 3 cups flour and beat well. Add remaining 4 cups of flour or enough to make a stiff dough. Place in a greased bowl and cover. Let double in size. Roll out dough 1/2 inch thick; cut and let rise again until doubled in size. Fry a few at a time in deep fat heated to 375 degrees. Let doughnuts drain on paper towels. Shake in sugar. Makes 50.