Ingredients

• 2 (1/4 ounce) packages active dry yeast
• 1/4 cup warm water
• 1 1/2 cups warm milk
• 1/3 cup shortening
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 4 1/2-5 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup melted butter or 1/4 cup margarine
• 1/2 cup butter
• 2 cups confectioners' sugar
• 5 teaspoons water
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Dissolve yeast in water.

2. Add milk and shortening.

3. Stir for 1 minute.

4. Add sugar, eggs, salt, nutmeg, cinnamon and 2 cups flour; beat on low speed until smooth.

5. Stir in enough flour to form soft dough but do not knead.

6. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled.

7. Punch down and turn onto a floured surface.

8. Roll out to 1/2 inch thickness.

9. Cut with a 2.75 inch doughnut cutter.

10. Place 2 inches apart on greased baking sheets and brush with butter.

11. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled.

12. Bake at 350F or 180C for 20 mins or until lightly browned.

13. Meanwhile, melt butter in a saucepan, add sugar, water and vanilla.

14. Stir over low heat until smooth (do not boil).

15. Keep warm.

16. Dip warm doughnuts one at a time into glaze and turn to coat.

17. Drain on wire rack.

18. Serve immediately.