Whole Wheat Donuts

Submitted by Kristeen Teeples

I have not tried this recipe--but my sister-in-law has, and says that it is really good! Although this is a dessert, it uses Whole Wheat flour--and is a "better" alternative to the traditional donut.
By Rhea Godfrey and Margaret Barker

? cup melted shortening
2 cup mashed potato flakes
3 tbsp. salt
5 tbsp. yeast
1 ? cup sugar
4 eggs
1 qt. water
1 cup warm water (to be with the yeast) in a blender
10 cups whole wheat flour
1 cup powder milk

Let rise double in size. Knead and let rise again to double. Roll to half inch thick. Use a bottle ring and cap lid to cut out. Cut and let rise.

Donut Glaze
Powdered sugar, 1 tsp. vanilla & enough hot water to thin

or sprinkle with cinnamon & sugar, or plain sugar