Fastnachts

1. 1

   Sieve potatoes to make them smooth.

2. 2

   Save water from cooking potatoes.

3. 3

   Cool to lukewarm.

4. 4

   Add yeast and 1 tablespoon sugar. Scald milk and cool to lukewarm.

5. 5

   Cream together potatoes, sugar, salt and margarine.

6. 6

   Beat in eggs and add warm liquids.

7. 7

   Add flour gradually, kneading dough until it is soft, but not sticky.

8. 8

   Cover and let rise until double in size.

9. 9

   Punch down and roll with rolling pin.

10. 10

    Cut

11. 11

    out with doughnut cutter or floured drinking glass.

12. 12

    Let rise again until double.

13. 13

    Place 3 to 4 doughnuts in shortening heated to 350u00b0 to 375u00b0, turning once to fry second side.

14. 14

    Place on paper towel or brown paper.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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