Spud Nuts - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Mix together and knead until smooth.
Place in greased bowl and cover with damp cloth to rise.
Roll dough out on lightly floured surface to 1/2-inch thickness.
Cut doughnuts out; let rise, then fry in 1 quart of oil.