TODAY IS NATIONAL DONUT DAY!

Lets make doughnuts!

This recipe is a great recipe that I found in the newspaper and it makes very delicious donuts!
2 tab. yeast
1/3 cup warm water
2 tab. sugar
2 cups scalded milk(cool to lukewarm)
4 tab. butter
1 cup mashed potatoes packed
4 tab. sugar
1-1/2 tsp. salt
2 eggs, beaten
1/4-1/2 tsp lemon extract
6 cups of flour, divided

Glaze:
2 cups powdered sugar
1/4 cup boiling water
1 tsp. vanilla

In a small bowl dissolve 2 tablespoons yeast in 1/3 cup warm water and 2 tab. sugar.  In a separate large bowl combine the following: scalded milk, butter, mashed potatoes, 4 tab. sugar, salt, eggs, lemon extract and mix well.  Add the yeast mixture to the large bowl mixture.  Add 3 cups of flour.  Beat until smooth.  Continue to add enough flour to make a sticky soft dough (about 3 more cups).  Cover the bowl and let rise until double-about 45 minutes.  Punch down.  Divide dough in half.  Roll each portion on a floured surface to 1/2-inch thick.  Cut with a doughnut cutter.  By the time all the doughnuts are cut out the first ones will be ready to fry.  Preheat oil in frying pan or deep fryer to 375 degrees.  Fry one side at a time until the doughnut is golden brown.  Let doughnuts drain on a paper bag until cool.  Dip each doughnut in glaze.  Place on a wire rack.