- 110
4.7/5
(16 Votes)
Ingredients
- 2 envs. active dry yeast
- 1/2 c. warm water
- 1 c. sugar
- 3/4 c. shortening
- 1-1/2 c. mashed potatoes
- 3 eggs, beaten
- 2 c. milk
- 1 T. salt
- 1 T. lemon extract
- 6 to 8 c. all-purpose flour
- oil for frying
- Garnish: cinnamon-sugar, powdered sugar
Preparation
Step 1
Dissolve yeast in very warm water, 110 to 115 degrees; set aside. In a separate bowl, blend together sugar and shortening. Add potatoes, eggs, milk, salt, lemon extract and yeast mixture; mix well. Add in flour; mix and knead well until a soft dough forms. Place dough in a greased bowl; cover with a tea towel and let rise in a warm place until double in size, about one hour. Roll out dough 1/2-inch thick; cut with a doughnut cutter. Let doughnuts rise, uncovered, about 30 minutes. In a deep saucepan, heat several inches of oil to 375 degrees. Fry doughnuts, a few at a time, until golden; drain. Sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar or powdered sugar. Makes 4 dozen.