Servings: 40 to 45 servings (depends on the size of your cutter)

1 cup mashed potatoes (plain!) 1 cup mashed potatoes (plain!)
1 cup sugar 1 cup sugar
2 TBSP melted shortening 2 TBSP melted shortening
2 eggs, well beaten 2 eggs, well beaten
1 TSP vanilla 1 TSP vanilla
½ cup evaporated milk ½ cup evaporated milk
½ cup water ½ cup water
½ TSP salt ½ TSP salt
4 TSP baking powder 4 TSP baking powder
½ TSP nutmeg ½ TSP nutmeg
Flour Flour

Combine mashed potatoes, sugar, shortening, eggs, milk, water, and vanilla. Sift flour and measure 1 cup. Sift with salt, baking powder, and nutmeg. Mix thoroughly. Add enough flour to make a soft dough. Turn onto a lightly floured board. Roll into sheet that is ¼ inch thick and cut doughnuts out with floured cutter. Fry in deep, hot fat (365F) for about 2 minutes or until well browned. Drain on paper and top with favorite toppings. 40 to 45 servings (depends on the size of your cutter).