This recipe makes 12-18 doughnuts...similar to Krispy Kreme!1 Tbl. yeast
2 Tbl. warm water
3/4 cup warm milk
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
1 egg
1/4 cup shortening
2-1/2 cups flour
oil for frying
Dissolve yeast in warm water in mixing bowl. Add milk, sugar, salt, egg, shortening and half the flour. Mix with mixer. Stir in remaining flour with wooden spoon. Knead on floured counter. Put in greased bowl. Cover and let rise until double...at least an hour.
Punch down and turn out dough on floured countertop and roll out 1/2" thick. Cut with doughnut cutter. Separate cut doughnuts and doughnut holes on lightly floured surface, so they don't stick together or stick to the countertop while they rise. Cover with light towel and let rise.
Heat oil to 350-375 degrees...use a thermometer. Carefully place risen donuts and holes in oil, a few at a time. Turn when golden. Watch temperature carefully and adjust as needed.
When golden, remove from oil and place on a cooling sheet (over a cookie sheet). While still warm, dip both sides in glaze.
Glaze Recipe:
1/3 cup butter, melted
2 cups powdered sugar
1-1/2 tsp. vanilla
4-6 Tbl. hot water, as needed to thin
