Ingredients
- Yeast - 1/4 ounce
- Water - 1/4 cup
- Water - 1 1/2 cups
- Sugar - 1/2 cup
- Salt - 1 tsp
- Eggs - 2
- Shortening - 1/3 cup
- Flour - 5 drops
- Canola Oil - Sprinking
- Milk - 1/2 cup
- Sugar - 2 cups
- Vanilla - 1 1/2 cups
- Boiling Water - 6 tablespoons
- Butter - 1/3 cup
Instructions
Dissolve yeast in warm water in 2 1/2-quart bowl. Add milk, sugar, salt, eggs, shortening and 2 cups flour. Beat on low for 30 seconds, scraping bowl constantly. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Stir in remaining flour until smooth. Cover and let rise until double, 50-60 minutes. (Dough is ready when indentation remains when touched.) Turn dough onto floured surface; roll around lightly to coat with flour. Gently roll dough 1/2-inch thick with floured rolling pin. Cut with floured doughnut cutter. Cover and let rise until double, 30-40 minutes.
Heat vegetable oil in deep fryer to 350°. Slide doughnuts into hot oil with wide spatula. Turn doughnuts as they rise to the surface. Fry until golden brown, about 1 minute on each side. Remove carefully from oil (do not prick surface); drain. Dip the doughnuts into creamy glaze set on rack.
Glaze:
Heat butter until melted. Remove from heat. Stir in powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth. Stir in water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency.