Fastnachts

Directions

1. 1
   Sieve potatoes to make them smooth.
2. 2
   Save water from cooking potatoes.
3. 3
   Cool to lukewarm.
4. 4
   Add yeast and 1 tablespoon sugar. Scald milk and cool to lukewarm.
5. 5
   Cream together potatoes, sugar, salt and margarine.
6. 6
   Beat in eggs and add warm liquids.
7. 7
   Add flour gradually, kneading dough until it is soft, but not sticky.
8. 8
   Cover and let rise until double in size.
9. 9
   Punch down and roll with rolling pin.
10. 10
    Cut
11. 11
    out with doughnut cutter or floured drinking glass.
12. 12
    Let rise again until double.
13. 13
    Place 3 to 4 doughnuts in shortening heated to 350° to 375°, turning once to fry second side.
14. 14
    Place on paper towel or brown paper.
15. 15
    Makes 5 dozen.