Krispy Kreme Kopycat Doughnuts Recipe by Sweet Pea's Kitchen
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Recipe Source
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Ingredients
For the Doughnuts:1/4 cup warm water (110 degrees F)
2 (0.25 ounce) packages of active dry yeast
6 tablespoons vegetable shortening
1 1/2 cups whole milk
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs, beaten, room temperature
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
5 to 5 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, divided
oil for frying (vegetable or canola, about 1 quart)
For the Hard Sugar Glaze:
2 cups confectioners� sugar, sifted
2 tablespoons water
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract