Krispy Kreme Donut

• 1/4 ounce Yeast
• 1/4 cup Water
• 1 1/2 cups Water
• 1/2 cup Sugar
• 1 tsp Salt
• 2 Eggs
• 1/3 cup Shortening
• 5 drops Flour
• Sprinking Canola Oil
• 1/2 cup Milk
• 2 cups Sugar
• 1 1/2 cups Vanilla
• 6 tablespoons Boiling Water
• 1/3 cup Butter

Preparation

1. Dissolve yeast in warm water in 2 1/2-quart bowl.
2. Add milk, sugar, salt, eggs, shortening and 2 cups flour.
3. Beat on low for 30 seconds, scraping bowl constantly.
4. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally.
5. Stir in remaining flour until smooth.
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. Gently roll dough 1/2-inch thick with floured rolling pin.
8. Cut with floured doughnut cutter.
9. Cover and let rise until double, 30-40 minutes.
10. Heat vegetable oil in deep fryer to 350°.
11. Slide doughnuts into hot oil with wide spatula.
12. Turn doughnuts as they rise to the surface.
13. Fry until golden brown, about 1 minute on each side.
14. Remove carefully from oil (do not prick surface); drain.
15. Dip the doughnuts into creamy glaze set on rack.
16. Glaze: Heat butter until melted.
17. Remove from heat.
18. Stir in powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth.
19. Stir in water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency.