Fried Cakes - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. mashed potatoes
4 Tbsp. shortening
1 1/4 c. sugar
2 eggs
1/2 c. milk
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. soda
1 tsp. salt
3 tsp. baking powder
3 1/2 c. flour

Preparation

Mix together ingredients.
Roll out 1/2-inch thick.
Cut with donut cutter; let rest 15 minutes.
Put into hot oil (365\u00b0 to 375\u00b0).
Turn when light brown.