Halloween Donuts

These donuts are a Bowen Family Tradition for Halloween.

Cream: 1 c. shortening with 1 c. sugar
add 6 eggs

Dissolve: 6 rounded teaspoons yeast in 3/4 c. warm water
2 t. salt
1 T. vanilla
1 T. lemon extract
Add: 4 c. warm water
2 cups mashed potatoes (I used instant)
8 cups flour

Beat until smooth then add 8 more cups flour.  Knead until smooth.  Put in greased covered pan.  Raise double, punch down.  Raise double again.  Roll and cut out.  Let rise on floured surface.  Cover for about one hour.  Fry until golden brown.  Makes about 90 donuts and holes ( I usually only do 1/4 batch for my family.)

Dip them in glaze:(double or triple to coat full batch of donuts)
1 ib. powder sugar (3 1/2 cups)
3/4 c. hot milk
1 t. vanilla

I roll out the dough and cut with a glass.

I use a water bottle to punch out the holes.

I fry them in canola oil.

Dip them in glaze (forgot to take picture),  Then enjoy!