Potato Donuts - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 eggs
3 Tbsp. shortening
4 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
3/4 c. sugar
2 3/4 c. flour
1 tsp. salt
1 c. instant mashed potatoes

Preparation

In a large bowl, beat eggs, sugar and shortening. Combine dry ingredients. Gradually add to egg mixture alternately with mashed potatoes.
Dough should be smooth.
Chill at least 2 hours. Divide dough in half.
Roll out to 1/2-inch thickness. Cut with doughnut cutter.
Heat oil to 375\u00b0 in deep fat fryer. Drop in doughnuts. Turn as they float to top and fry to a golden brown. May roll in sugar and cinnamon or powdered sugar.