1 c. sugar
3 c. flour
1/2 c. milk
1 tbsp. butter
1 c. mashed potatoes
3 tsp. baking powder
1 egg
1/2 tsp. salt

Mix all together and roll out fairly thick, 1 inch. Cut in 2 or 3 inch strips or regular doughnut shapes. Drop in hot shortening and fry until browned lightly on both sides. Roll or shake powdered sugar on them.