Raised Doughnuts

9 ingredients
10 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 c. mashed potatoes
  • 2 pkg. dry yeast
  • 1 1/2 c. warm water
  • 1 1/2 tsp. salt
  • hot oil for frying
  • 1 c. sugar
  • 2 eggs, well beaten
  • 2/3 c. soft shortening
  • 5 1/2 to 7 c. sifted flour

Directions

  1. 1
    Mix well mashed potatoes, yeast, warm water, salt and sugar. Let stand for 20 minutes.
  2. 2
    Add well beaten eggs and shortening to first mixture and beat well.
  3. 3
    Add flour enough to handle easily. Knead.
  4. 4
    Let rise double in bulk.
  5. 5
    Roll out on floured board.
  6. 6
    Cut out doughnuts.
  7. 7
    Let rise double again.
  8. 8
    Fry in hot oil.
  9. 9
    Drain on rack or paper towels.
  10. 10
    Sugar or glaze while still warm.

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