1 cup sugar
2 cups mashed potatoes (can use prepared instant potatoes)
10 cups flour
2 cups water
2 yeast cakes (1 yeast cake equals 2 1/4 tsp dry yeast = 4 1/2 tsp for 2 cakes)
6 eggs
1 cup lard (shortening)
1 tsp salt
Yeast 1/2 cup warm water and a little bit of sugar.
Rise in pan to top. Roll out to about 1/2 inch.
Cut into donuts and let raise until about double in size.
Fry in shortening and drain.
Top with frosting, sugar or glaze as desired.
Dough can also be used for cinnamon rolls.
