Yeast Doughnuts - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2/3 c. milk, scalded
1/3 c. water
1/3 c. plus 1 tsp. sugar
1 pkg. yeast
1/2 c. shortening
2 eggs
1 c. mashed potatoes
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla
4 c. flour

Preparation

Combine all ingredients and mix well.
Let rise until doubled in size.
Work down and roll out 1/4-inch thick.
Cut with doughnut cutter.
Let rise until doubled in size.
Fry in hot oil. Drain well.
Yields 3 dozen.