Yeast Doughnuts

Directions

1. 1
   Cream butter and sugar.
2. 2
   Add salt, eggs, mashed potatoes, milk and the potato water.
3. 3
   Mix well.
4. 4
   Measure flour and RapidRise yeast in bowl.
5. 5
   Add the flour mixture to first mixture.
6. 6
   Knead well.
7. 7
   Allow to rise until double in bulk.
8. 8
   Roll out dough on floured surface, cut doughnuts and place on trays.
9. 9
   Let rise until not quite double.
10. 10
    Fry in hot shortening.
11. 11
    Drain on paper towels. While still hot, these may be dipped in glaze.