Spudnuts

Directions

1. 1
   Dissolve yeast in warm water and 1 teaspoon sugar.
2. 2
   Set aside. Cook and mash potatoes and measure 2 1/2 cups in large mixing bowl.
3. 3
   Add scalded milk, sugar, salt, butter, vanilla and eggs. Stir well.
4. 4
   When yeast has begun to work, add to mix and stir again and set aside and let stand for 10 minutes.
5. 5
   Mix 14 cups flour into mixture, 1 cup at a time, stirring well after each addition.
6. 6
   Turn onto well floured board and knead in up to 2 cups more flour.
7. 7
   Dough will be quite sticky.
8. 8
   Do not make stiff.
9. 9
   Let raise in a warm place.
10. 10
    Roll out about 3/4-inch thick and then cut with doughnut cutter and place about 1 inch apart on well floured surface.
11. 11
    When doubled, fry in hot fat until light brown.
12. 12
    Drain and sugar or glaze.