1. | Dissolve the Yeast in 1/2 c. warm water. Set aside. |
2. | Cream together sugar and shortening (or margerine). |
3. | Add mashed potatoes and eggs. |
4. | Scald and cool milk. |
5. | Add salt and lemon extract. |
6. | Combine the yeast mixture, the potato mixture, and the scalded milk 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. |
11. | Cut into individual spudnuts. |
12. | Let rise until very light. |
13. | Fry in deep fat at 375° then drain on absorbent paper. |
14. | For the glaze, combine powdered sugar and vanilla. |
15. | Add boiling water to thin. |