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1 cup mashed potatoes
1 cup potato water
3/4 cup shortening
1 tsp. salt
1/2 cup sugar
1 envelope yeast
3/4 cup warm water
2 eggs, beaten
5 to 6 cups flour
Oil
6 cups powdered sugar
1 cup boiling water
1. Mix potatoes, potato water, shortening, salt, and sugar.
2. Dissolve yeast in warm water; add to potato mixture.
3. Stir in eggs and enough flour for stiff dough. Knead on floured surface until smooth; cover. Let rise for 1 hour and 30 minutes. Pat dough out to 3/4 inch thick; cut with doughnut cutter. Let rise until doubled in bulk.
4. Cook doughnuts in 3 to 4 inches oil at 375-degrees in deep fryer until golden brown; drain on paper towels.
5. Mix powdered sugar and boiling water; spread doughnuts with glaze while warm.
These are always a favorite at Halloween Parties.
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