Doughnuts:

1. Dissolve yeast in warm water in 2 1/2-quart bowl

2. Add milk, sugar, salt, eggs, shortening and 2 cups flour

3. Beat on low for 30 seconds, scraping bowl constantly

4. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally

5. Stir in remaining flour until smooth

6. Cover and let rise until double, 50-60 minutes (Dough is ready when indentation remains when touched.)

7. Turn dough onto floured surface; roll around lightly to coat with flour

8. Gently roll dough 1/2-inch thick with floured rolling pin

9. Cut with floured doughnut cutter

10. Cover and let rise until double, 30-40 minutes

11. Heat vegetable oil in deep fryer to 350°

12. Slide doughnuts into hot oil with wide spatula

13. Turn doughnuts as they rise to the surface

14. Fry until golden brown, about 1 minute on each side

15. Remove carefully from oil (do not prick surface); drain

16. Dip the doughnuts into creamy glaze set on rack then when slightly cooled spread chocolate frosting on top

Creamy Glaze:

1. Heat butter until melted

2. Remove from heat

3. Stir in powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth

4. Stir in water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency

Chocolate Frosting:

1. Heat butter and chocolate over low heat until chocolate is melted.

2. Remove from heat

3. Stir in powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth

4. Stir in water 1 tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency