Copycat Krispy Kreme Glazed Doughnuts

INGREDIENTS

Doughnuts

2 1/4 tsp

active dry yeast

1/2 cup

warm water (, 110 degrees)

1/4 cup

granulated sugar (, divided)

1/4 cup

evaporated milk (, warmed to 110 degrees)

1/2 tsp

salt

1/4 cup

vegetable shortening (, at room temperature)

large egg

egg yolk

1/2 tsp

vanilla extract

2 1/2 cups

all-purpose flour (, then more as needed)

3 cups

vegetable shortening (, for frying)

2 tbsp

unsalted butter (, melted)

1 1/3 cups

powdered sugar

1 pinch

salt

2 tsp

evaporated milk

1/2 tsp

vanilla extract

3 tsp

hot water