My Mom's Raised Doughnuts

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Ingredients

• ½ cup warm water (100 to 110 degrees F/40 to 45 degrees C)
• 2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast
• 1 teaspoon white sugar
• ¾ cup milk, lukewarm
• ⅓ cup vegetable shortening
• ¼ cup white sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 eggs
• 4 cups sifted all-purpose flour
• 2 quarts vegetable oil for frying
• 1 tablespoon warm water
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup confectioners' sugar, sifted