Baked Donuts

Name: Baked Donuts
Ingredients: 1 c. mashed potatoes; 1/4 c. potato water (warm); 3/4 c. shortening; 1 tsp. salt; 1 cake yeast; 1 c. scalded milk; 1/2 c. sugar; 2 eggs, well beaten; 4 1/2 c. flour

9 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

1 c. mashed potatoes
1/4 c. potato water (warm)
3/4 c. shortening
1 tsp. salt
1 cake yeast
1 c. scalded milk
1/2 c. sugar
2 eggs, well beaten
4 1/2 c. flour

Directions

1

Add shortening, sugar and salt to the scalded milk; cool to lukewarm.
2

Add mashed potatoes and yeast that has been dissolved in the potato water.
3

Blend in beaten eggs; work in flour gradually.
4

Cover; let rise until light.
5

Place on floured board; knead until smooth.
6

Roll dough about 1/2-inch thick.
7

Bake at 425° until delicate brown.
8

Brush with melted butter.
9

While still warm, roll in powdered sugar, white sugar or cinnamon sugar. These are very delicious.