Scarpelli(With Yeast)

1. 1

   Boil potatoes whole in the salted water until tender.

2. 2

   Remove skin and mash well.

3. 3

   Dissolve yeast in 3 tablespoons warm water. Heat milk until hot (not boiling).

4. 4

   Beat eggs until lemon colored. Add shortening, salt and half of flour, beat well.

5. 5

   Add yeast, sugar, milk, and the rest of the flour and mix well.

6. 6

   Dough should be firm and spongy.

7. 7

   Cover and raise in a warm area for 1 hour. Fill frying pan with about an inch of oil.

8. 8

   Get a tablespoon of dough and stretch with fingers.

9. 9

   Drop in hot oil and fry until deep gold.

10. 10

    Drain on paper towels and roll in mixture of half powdered sugar and half granulated sugar.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.