Raised Glazed Doughnuts

DIRECTIONS

• FOR BREAD MACHINE:.
• Place all ingredients into bread machine and press "dough".
• Dough will rise very high and push up top of the machine. Do not be alarmed.
• BY HAND:.
• Mix 2 cups flour,1/2 cup sugar, salt, and yeast in a large bowl.
• Add milk, shortening, and eggs.
• Beat on low for one minute, scraping bowl frequently.
• Beat on medium for one minute, scraping bowl frequently.
• Stir in remaining flour until smooth.
• Cover and let rise in a warm place for 50-60 minutes or until double.
• (Dough is ready if indentations remain when touched.).
• Turn dough onto generously floured surface.
• Roll around lightly to coat with flour.
• Flatten dough with hands or rolling pin to 1/2 inch thickness.
• Cut with floured doughnut cutter.
• Push scraps together and gently knead 2 or 3 times.
• Flatten dough to 1/2-inch thickness.
• Cut with floured doughnut cutter.
• Cover doughnutes and let rise 30-40 minutes or until double.
• Heat oil 1 1/2-2 inches deep in Dutch oven to 350°F.
• Slide doughnuts into hot oil with wide spatula.
• Fry about 1 minute on each side or until golden brown.
• Remove carefully from oil. (Do not prick surface.).
• Drain on paper towels.
• Roll or shake in sugar, or dip the tops of doughnuts in glaze.
• TO MAKE GLAZE:.
• Combine all glaze ingredients in a bowl with a fork.
• If the glaze is too thin, add more confectioners' sugar.
• If it is too thick, add more milk.