Moravian Sugar Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Dissolve yeast in 1 cup warm water.
2. 2
   Put flour, salt and sugar in a bowl and mix well.
3. 3
   Make well in middle of flour and pour in mashed potatoes, beaten eggs, shortening and yeast.
4. 4
   Mix well. Let stand for 2 to 2 1/2 hours or until doubled in size.
5. 5
   Spread on greased pans.
6. 6
   Let rise.
7. 7
   Then sprinkle thick with brown sugar, dot with butter and sprinkle with cinnamon.
8. 8
   Bake at 375° to 400° for about 20 minutes or until brown.