Krispy Kreme's Doughnuts

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For Doughnuts:
2 packages yeast
1/4 cup water (105-115 degrees)
1 1/2 cups lukewarm milk (scalded, then cooled)
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1/3 cup shortening
5 cups all-purpose flour
 vegetable oil
For Creamy Glaze:
1/3 cup butter
2 cups powdered sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
4-6  tablespoons hot water
Chocolate frosting
1/3 cup butter
2 cups powdered sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
4-6 tablespoons hot water
4 ounces milk chocolate chips or semi-sweet chocolate chips

Dissolve yeast in warm water in 2 1/2-quart bowl.

Add milk, sugar, salt, eggs,shortening and 2 cups flour.

Beat on low for 30 seconds, scraping bowl constantly.

Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally.

Stir in remaining flour until smooth.

Cover and let rise until double, 50-60 minutes.

(Dough is ready when indentation remains when touched.) Turn dough onto floured surface; roll around lightly to coat with flour.

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

Cut with floured doughnut cutter.

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

Heat vegetable oil in deep fryer to 350 degrees.

Slide doughnuts into hot oil with wide spatula.

Turn doughnuts as they rise to the surface.

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

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

Dip the doughnuts into creamy glaze set on rack then when slightly cooled spread chocolate frosting on top.

Dip in sprinkles or other toppings after chocolate if desired.

**CreamyGlaze**: Heat butter until melted.

Remove from heat.

Stir in powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth.

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

**ChocolateFrosting**: Heat butter and chocolate over low heat until chocolate is melted.

Remove from heat.

Stir in powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth.
 
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