Sugar-Free Doughnuts - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. shortening
1/2 c. margarine
1 1/2 c. mashed potatoes
1 1/2 c. potato water
1 c. artificial sweetener
2 eggs, beaten
1 pkg. yeast
10 c. unbleached flour
oil for deep frying

Preparation

Cream shortening and margarine in bowl.
Add mashed potatoes, potato water, sweetener and egg; beat well.
Sprinkle with yeast. Stir in gently.
Let stand
for 1 1/2 hours in warm place.
Stir in flour gradually.
Knead on floured surface until smooth.
Let rise, covered, in warm place 5 to 6 hours or doubled in bulk. Roll out on floured surface 1/2-inch thick.
Cut to desired size. Place on floured towel.
Let rise in warm place 1 1/2 to 2 inches or until doubled in bulk.
Deep fry in 375\u00b0
oil until light brown.
Drain on paper towels.
Yields 50 doughnuts.