INGREDIENTS
Doughnuts:
2
packet yeast (1/4 ounce packets)
1/4 cup
warm water (105-115 degrees)
1 1/2 cups
lukewarm milk (scalded, then cooled)
1/2 cup
sugar
1 tsp
salt
2
eggs
1/2 cup
shortening
5 cups
all-purpose flour
4 cups
vegetable shortening or vegetable oil if you would prefer (for frying)
Glaze:
2 1/2 cups
confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup
milk
1/4 cup
light corn syrup (I make my homemade corn syrup in my [url:2]Caramel Popcorn recipe[/url])