madrose76's Recipe

Spudnuts

Category: Yeast Breads

From Sarah:
1 3/4 c. milk
1/2 c. shortening
1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. mashed potatoes
1 pkg active dry yeast
1/2 c. warm water (105-115)
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 tsp vanilla
6 1/2-7 c. sifted flour
1 tsp baking powder
2 tsp salt

Scald milk; stir in shortening, sugar, and mashed potatoes. Cool to lukewarm (90). Blend well. Sprinkle yeast over warm water & stir until yeast is dissolved. Add to milk mixture. Stir in beaten eggs and vanilla. Sift 6 1/2 c. flour with baking powder & salt. Add nother 1/2 c. flour if needed. (This is a soft dough.) Turn into a greased container. Cover. Let rise until double in bulk (1 1/2 hr). On well floured board, roll out 1/2" thick. Cut with doughnut cutter. Place on waxed paper and cover with cloth. Let double (1/2 hr). Fry in 375 oil. Drain. Sugar or glaze.