Krispy Kreme Doughnuts

Ingredients:

• 2 ¼oz. packages yeast
• ¼ C. water warm water
• 1 ½ milk
• ½ C. granulated sugar
• 1 tsp. salt
• 2 Lg. Eggs
• 5 ½ T. unsalted butter softened
• 5 C. all-purpose flour
• Oil to fry
• Glaze
• 1/3 C. unsalted butter
• 2 C. powdered sugar
• 1 ½ tsp. pure vanilla
• 4 T. hot water

Directions:

1.  Dissolve yeast in warm water in a large mixing bowl, add milk, sugar, salt, eggs, shortening and 2 cups of flour. Using an electric mixer  on a low speed for 30 seconds, scrape the bowl frequently, then on high for 2 minutes. Fold in the rest of the flour and mix until smooth. Cover and let dough rise until double or 50-60 minutes.

2.  Using a floured rolling pin roll dough to 1/2 in. thick, cut with floured doughnut cutter, or round cookie cutter floured. Cover and let rise until double or 30-40 minutes. Heat oil in a deep fryer to 350°F, carefully place or slide doughnuts into oil using a wide spatula. Turn doughnuts as they rise to the surface of the oil. Cook for about a minute or until golden brown on both sides. Carefully take doughnuts out of fryer, avoiding poking/pricking the doughnut and place on a draining surface to cool. Repeat this process until all doughnuts are cooked. 

3.  Melt butter in a saucepan and remove from heat, stir in sugar and vanilla until smooth. Stir in hot water one tablespoon at a time. Glaze should be somewhat thick and easy to work with, if not, add 1-2 more tablespoons of hot water. Place doughnuts on a serving tray or plate, and carefully pour glaze over the arranged doughnuts be sure to cover each doughnut fully.

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