Crispy and Creamy Doughnuts Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 (.25 ounce) envelopes active dry yeast
• 0.25 cup warm water (105 to 115 degrees)
• 1.5 cups lukewarm milk
• 0.5 cup white sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 eggs
• 0.33333334326744 cup shortening
• 5 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 quart vegetable oil for frying
• 0.33333334326744 cup butter
• 2 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1.5 teaspoons vanilla
• 4 tablespoons hot water or as needed