Potato Doughnuts

Directions

1. 1
   Heat milk until skin forms on top, but do not boil milk.
2. 2
   Add sugar, shortening, salt and mashed potatoes.
3. 3
   Cool mixture until warm.
4. 4
   Soften yeast in lukewarm water.
5. 5
   Let stand for five minutes, then add potato and milk mixture with eggs that have been beaten until light.
6. 6
   Add vanilla to this mixture.
7. 7
   Add flour to this mixture, a little each time, working to a nice dough with a spoon. Put mixture into a greased bowl.
8. 8
   Cover and let stand and rise until it holds the impression of finger when touched lightly.
9. 9
   Turn out on flourdd board and roll out 1/4 inch thick.
10. 10
    Cut out with a doughnut cutter.
11. 11
    Place on floured wax paper.
12. 12
    Let rise until double in size.
13. 13
    Fry in shortening at 350° until golden brown. Makes 5 or 6 dozen doughnuts.