Spud Donuts

Dough
1 packet of yeast
5 C warm water (110 degrees)
1 C mashed potatoes
2/3 C shortening
1/2 tsp nutmeg
2 tsp salt
2 eggs
1/2 C sugar
1 C milk
6 C flour

Dissolve yeast in warm water. Add milk.
Mix potatoes, shortening, salt, sugar, and eggs together. Add to milk mixture.
Add flour and knead until smooth.
Place in large bowl. Let riseuntil double. Roll to a 1/2 inch thick. Cut and let rise again.
Cook in hot oil (365 degrees) until brown. Glaze while warm.
Yield: 3 dozen

Glaze
1 lbs powdered sugar
1 tsp butter
1/3 C water
1/2 tsp vanilla

Recipe from Young Women's activity

Buttermilk Syrup

1 cube butter
3/4 C buttermilk (measure regular milk and add 1/2 tsp vinegar OR lemon juice let sit 5 minutes)
1 1/2 C sugar
2 T corn syrup
Boil until butter is melted.

Add
1 tsp baking soda
2 tsp vanilla
It will foam up so make sure to cook in large pan.

Recipe from AnnTafelemar

Ranch Dressing

4 C mayo
3 C buttermilk
1 T parsley
1 T pepper
1 T minced onion
1 T minced garlic
1 tsp garlic salt
1/2 tsp salt

Recipe from Maggan Lambson

Oatmeal Macaroons

1 C shortening
1 C brown sugar
1 C sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla
2 eggs
1 1/4 C flour
1 tsp soda
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp cinnamon
3 C uncooked oatmeal
1/2 C chocolate chips or M&Ms (optional)

Mix in order listed. Drop by spoonfuls onto greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 for 12-15 minutes. Cookie will be slightly bubbly. Let cool 2-3 min before removing to cooling rack.

Recipe from Janet Hadley