1 pkg. active dry yeast
1 c. milk, scalded
1/4 c. sugar
3/4 c. mashed potatoes (instant may be used)
5-6 c. flour
1 tbsp. vanilla
1/4 c. warm water
1/4 c. shortening
1 tsp. salt
2 eggs, beaten
1 lb. powdered sugar
6 tbsp. water

Dissolve yeast in water. Combine milk, shortening, sugar and salt. Cool until lukewarm. Stir in yeast, potatoes, eggs. Gradually add enough flour to make soft dough. Turn onto floured surface and knead until smooth and satiny. Place in lightly greased bowl. Turn dough to grease top. Cover. Let rise in a warm place until double. Meanwhile, stir powdered sugar, water and vanilla together. Mixture will look like very thick cream. Fry in deep fat at 375 degrees. After roll to 1/2 inch thickness and cut with 3 inch doughnut cutter. Cover, let rise until double.