Instructions
- Activate yeast.
- In large bowl, mix together activated yeast, milk, sugar, salt, eggs, shortening, and 1 cup of the flour.
- Mix for a few minutes at low speed.
- Beat in remaining flour half cup at a time, until dough no longer sticks to the bowl.
- Knead by hand for 5 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Prove until doubled, about an hour.
- Gently roll out to half inch thickness. Shape as desired.
- Cover with cloth and prove again until doubled, about 40 minutes.
- Heat oil to 350 F.
- Slide doughnuts into hot oil using a wide spatula.
- Turn over as they rise to the surface. Fry each side until golden brown.
- Drain and cool on wire rack.
- Melt the butter in a saucepan, incorporate sifted powdered sugar and vanilla.
- Dip doughnuts in glaze while still warm.