Raised Donuts

Directions

1. 1
   Heat milk.
2. 2
   Put shortening, sugar and salt in large mixing bowl.
3. 3
   Add milk and cool to lukewarm.
4. 4
   Dissolve yeast in water. Add egg yolks, vanilla and yeast to milk mixture.
5. 5
   Stir in mashed potatoes and most of flour to form soft moist dough; knead well. Let rise until double (about 1/2 hour).
6. 6
   When raised, roll out 1/2-inch thick and cut donuts.
7. 7
   Let raise 1/2 hour.
8. 8
   Fry in deep fat at 350° until done.
9. 9
   Glaze while hot with 1 pound confectioners sugar, 2 tablespoons flour and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla and enough hot water to make a thin paste.
10. 10
    Let cool.