INGREDIENTS

2 packs yeast
1/3 cup warm water 105 to 115 F.
1 1/2 cups milk
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
1/3 cup butter softened
5 cups all-purpose flour
Oil for frying
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GLAZE
1/2 cup butter melted
2 cups powdered sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla
5 to 7 tablespoons evaporated milk.

Combine lukewarm water and yeast in large mixer bowl. Let sit for 5 minutes.

Heat milk and let cool to lukewarm.

Add milk, sugar, salt, eggs, butter and 2 cups of flour to yeast mixture. Mix for 2 minutes at medium speed. Add remaining 3 cups of flour.

Form dough into a ball, cover and let rise 2 hours.

Roll dough out to about 1/4 inch thickness and cut out doughnuts. Fry in hot oil turning once, until golden brown.

Roll in glaze. (or other coating of your choice)