INGREDIENTS
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4 tsp yeast
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2 tsp sugar
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1/3 cup warm water (105º-110º; I measure it with a candy thermometer)
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2 cups scalded milk (or 2 cups powdered milk, which doesn't need scalding)
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1/4 cup oil
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1 cup mashed potatoes (you can use potato flakes, reconstituted)
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4 Tbsp sugar
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2 eggs, beaten (powdered is fine; 2 Tbsp powdered eggs plus 4 Tbsp water)
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1 tsp salt
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5-6 cups flour, divided
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Shortening for frying (3-4 cups)
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powdered sugar
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cinnamon
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granulated sugar