Halloween Tradition-Spudnuts

1 pkg. yeast
1 1/2 C. warm water
1 C. mashed potatoes (warm)
2/3 C. sugar
2/3 C. shortening
2 eggs
1 1/2 tsp. salt
6-7 C. Flour (give or take)

mix all ingredients together. Knead in flour to consistence of bread dough. Let dough rise about 45-60 minutes. Roll out and cut into doughnuts.

Heat up Crisco, it takes almost an entire can! Make sure that you heat oil on med. heat. If doughnuts are browning too fast the middles will not cook. This part is one that takes patience. You have to gradually cook them. If they are browning fast, turn down your heat. Leave them in until golden brown.

I set these on paper grocery bags when done because they absorb the oil well. You can also use paper towel, you just have to use a lot of paper towels. Once they are not way hot, dip them in frosting.

Frosting:

I don't know exact measurements for this. Fill a small bowl with powdered sugar and add a little milk. Stir to a runny consistency (not like water, that is too runny) and add some vanilla to taste. Cover doughnuts. These are really good!