Ingredients
1 pkg. active dry yeast
1/4 C. warm water
1 c. milk, scalded
1/4 c. shortening
1/3 c. sugar
1 tsp salt
3/4 c. cold mashed potatoes....not seasoned [instant may be used]
2 eggs, beaten
5-6 c. sifted flour
1 lb. confectioners sugar
6 Tblspn. water
1 Tblspn. Vanilla
Directions
Dissolve yeast in warm water.
Combine milk, shortening, sugar & salt.
Cool until lukewarm. Stir in yeast, potatoes & eggs. Gradually add enough flour to make soft dough. Turn onto floured surgace; knead until smooth & satiny. Place in lightly greased bowl; turn over to greast top. Cover. Let rise in a warm place until doubled, 1 to 1-1/2 hours.
Roll to 1/2-inch thickness; cut with 3" doughnut cutter. Cover; let rise until doubled--about 30 mins.
Meanwhile, stir confectioners sugar, water & vanilla together.
Fry the doughnuts in deep hot fat (375-degrees)until golden...drain on absorbent paper. Drot hot doughnuts into glaze. Place on cooling rack unti glaze is set. Makes about 3-1/2 dzn.
Not a NESTLÉ®-tested recipe.