My Mom's Raised Doughnuts
Prep Time: 60 min
Cook Time: 15 min
Ingredients
- ✓ ½ cup warm water (100 to 110 degrees F/40 to 45 degrees C)
- ✓ 2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast
- ✓ 1 teaspoon white sugar
- ✓ ¾ cup milk, lukewarm
- ✓ ⅓ cup vegetable shortening
- ✓ ¼ cup white sugar
- ✓ 1 teaspoon salt
- ✓ 2 eggs
- ✓ 4 cups sifted all-purpose flour
- ✓ 2 quarts vegetable oil for frying
- ✓ 1 tablespoon warm water
- ✓ ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ✓ 1 cup confectioners' sugar, sifted