Almost Krispy Kremes- Aunt Amy Torgersen

Almost Krispy Kremes

1 1/2 C. Warm Milk

2 T. yeast

1 1/2 C. cold mashed potatoes

1/2 C. sugar

1/2 C. oil

2 tsp. salt

2 tsp. vanilla

 1/2 tsp. Baking soda

1/2 tsp. baking powder.

2 eggs

 5 1/2- 6 c. flour

Dissolve yeast in milk, add potaotes, sugar, oil salt, vanilla, b.soda, b.pwd., and eggs, 

mix well, add enough flour to form a soft dough. 

Place in a greased bowl, turnign once to grease the top.

Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.

 Punch down. roll out on a floured surface 1/2 inch thick. Cut with a 3" donut cutter- (I use a glass) use a pop cap to cut out the center:)

Place on greasead baking sheets and let rise until almost doubled, about 45 minutes.

Meanwhile, make cinnamon sugar with 1 C. sugar and 2 tsp. cinnamon. 

Heat oil to 350 Fry donuts until golden , flip over. Drain on paper towels,

 roll in cinnamon sugar or drizzle with a pwd. sugar glaze.

Yeild about 2 1/2 dozen

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