My Mom's Raised Doughnuts
Cook time:
15 minutes
Prep time:
about 1 hour
Cuisine:
Unknown
Author:
Peggianne
Rating:
4.7 / 5.0
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