Crispy And Creamy Doughnuts

• 2 (1/4 ounce) envelopes active dry yeast
• 1/4 cup warm water (105 to 115 degrees)
• 1 1/2 cups lukewarm milk
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 eggs
• 1/3 cup shortening
• 5 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 quart vegetable oil (for frying)
• glaze
• 1/3 cup butter
• 2 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
• 4 tablespoons hot water

1. Heat oil in a deep-frier to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. In a small bowl sprinkle the yeast over the warm water, and let stand for 5 minutes, or until foamy.
3. In a large bowl, mix together the yeast mixture, milk, sugar, salt, eggs, shortening, and 2 cups of the flour. Mix for a few minutes at low speed.
4. Beat in remaining flour 1/2 cup at a time, until the dough no longer sticks to the bowl.
5. Knead until smooth and elastic. Place the dough into a greased bowl, and cover. Set in a warm place to rise until double.
6. Turn the dough out onto a floured surface, and gently roll out to 1/2 inch thickness.
7. Cut with a floured doughnut cutter. Gentlely place the doughnuts in the hot oil. Don't crowd the doughnuts.
8. Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in confectioners' sugar and vanilla until smooth. Remove from heat, and stir in hot water one tablespoon at a time until the icing is at a runny consciencey.
9. Fry the doughnuts until golden brown on each side. Dip in the glaze while still warm.
10. Put a cookie sheet under a wire rack. Place the glazed doughnut on the wire rack and let the excess glaze drip off.

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Taken from www.food.com/recipe/crispy-and-creamy-doughnuts-279521 (may not work)