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

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.

7- (Dough is ready when indentation remains when touched.

8- ) Turn dough onto floured surface; roll around lightly to coat with flour.

9- Gently roll dough 1/2-inch thick with floured rolling pin.

10- Cut with floured doughnut cutter.

11- Cover and let rise until double, 30-40 minutes.

12- Heat vegetable oil in deep fryer to 350°.

13- Slide doughnuts into hot oil with wide spatula.

14- Turn doughnuts as they rise to the surface.

15- Fry until golden brown, about 1 minute on each side.

16- Remove carefully from oil (do not prick surface); drain.

17- Dip the doughnuts into creamy glaze set on rack.

18- Glaze: Heat butter until melted.

19- Remove from heat.

20- Stir in powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth.

21- Stir in water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency.