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Dissolve yeast in warm water & milk.
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Add sugar & salt.
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Add potatoes, shortening, eggs, baking powder & some of the flour; mix well.
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Add additional flour until soft dough is achieved.
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Turn onto a floured surface & knead until dough is smooth & elastic.
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Place in a greased bowl & turn once to grease both sides.
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Let rise till double.
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Punch down & turn onto floured surface.
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Roll out to 3/4" thickness & cut with doughnut cutter.
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Let rise until double.
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Fry in deep, hot oil, heated to 375.
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Turn once until both sides are golden brown.
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Remove with slotted spoon & drain on paper towel.
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Glaze while warm.
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Cooking time includes rising of the dough.