Krispy Kreme Donut

• Yeast1/4 ounce
• Water1/4 cup
• Water1 1/2 cups
• Sugar1/2 cup
• Salt1 tsp
• Eggs2
• Shortening1/3 cup
• Flour5 drops
• Canola OilSprinking
• Milk1/2 cup
• Sugar2 cups
• Vanilla1 1/2 cups
• Boiling Water6 tablespoons
• Butter1/3 cup

Instructions

1. 1

   Dissolve yeast in warm water in 2 1/2-quart bowl.

2. 2

   Add milk, sugar, salt, eggs, shortening and 2 cups flour.

3. 3

   Beat on low for 30 seconds, scraping bowl constantly.

4. 4

   Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally.

5. 5

   Stir in remaining flour until smooth.

6. 6

   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.

7. 7

   Gently roll dough 1/2-inch thick with floured rolling pin.

8. 8

   Cut with floured doughnut cutter.

9. 9

   Cover and let rise until double, 30-40 minutes.

10. 10

    Heat vegetable oil in deep fryer to 350°.

11. 11

    Slide doughnuts into hot oil with wide spatula.

12. 12

    Turn doughnuts as they rise to the surface.

13. 13

    Fry until golden brown, about 1 minute on each side.

14. 14

    Remove carefully from oil (do not prick surface); drain.

15. 15

    Dip the doughnuts into creamy glaze set on rack.

16. 16

    Glaze: Heat butter until melted.

17. 17

    Remove from heat.

18. 18

    Stir in powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth.

19. 19

    Stir in water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency.