Yield: 1 Servings
| Measure | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 pack | Dry yeast |
| ½ cup | Mashed potatoes |
| ¼ cup | Warm water |
| 1 \N | Egg |
| ½ cup | Milk |
| ¾ teaspoon | Salt |
| 2 tablespoons | Butter |
| 3¼ cup | Flour |
| ¼ cup | Sugar |
Combine the dry yeast with the warm (110 degrees) water. Set aside. Heat th milk with the butter and sugar in a small saucepan until the butter begins to melt. Cool to lukewarm. Combine the mashed potatoes with the egg in a large bowl. Stir in the cooled milk mixture, the dissolved yeast and the salt. Gradually beat in enough of the flour to form a soft dough. Turn out onto a lightly floured board. Knead until smooth. Place in a lightly buttered bowl, turning to grease the entire outside surface. Cover. Let ris in a warm place until doubled in bulk (1-1½ hours). Punch down. Knead again. Roll out on a lightly floured board to a thickness of ¼". Cut out using a floured doughnut cutter. Cover. Let rise until doubled. Preheat the oil in the deep fryer. Fry doughnuts until browned on both side (about 2 minutes). Drain. Sprinkle with sugar. Yields 18 Doughnuts From: Joel.Ehrlich@... (Joel Ehrlich)