Crispy and Creamy Doughnuts
Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 30 min
Ingredients
- ✓ 2 (.25 ounce) envelopes active dry yeast
- ✓ ¼ cup warm water (105 to 115 degrees)
- ✓ 1 ½ cups lukewarm milk
- ✓ ½ cup white sugar
- ✓ 1 teaspoon salt
- ✓ 2 eggs
- ✓ ⅓ cup shortening
- ✓ 5 cups all-purpose flour
- ✓ 1 quart vegetable oil for frying
- ✓ ⅓ cup butter
- ✓ 2 cups confectioners' sugar
- ✓ 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla
- ✓ 4 tablespoons hot water or as needed