| 1. | Dissolve the yeast in warm water; set aside. |
| 2. | Cream together sugar and shortening (or margarine). |
| 3. | Add mashed potatoes and eggs. |
| 4. | Scald and cool milk. |
| 5. | Add salt and lemon extract. |
| 6. | Combine all ingredients (except those needed for the glaze) and mix well. |
| 7. | Mix in the sifted flour. |
| 8. | Knead well, adding first enough flour to make a soft dough. |
| 9. | Let rise until double in size. |
| 10. | Roll out dough; cut. |
| 11. | Let rise until very light. |
| 12. | Fry in deep fat at 375 degrees. |
| 13. | Drain on absorbent paper. |
| 14. | Prepare the glaze: combine powdered sugar and vanilla, then add boiling water to thin. (Don't thin too much.) |
