Grandma's Yeast Donuts

1/2 c milk
1/2 c sugar
1 1/2 tsp salt
1/3 c shortening

Scald and let cool until lukewarm. Make yeast: 1/2 c water, 1 pkg yeast, 1 tsp sugar.
Add to cooled milk mixture and stir in 2 well beaten eggs. Add one tsp vanilla. Stir in 2 c flour. Stir until smooth. Work in about 1 1/2 c flour and knead until smooth & elastic. Place in greased bowl and grease on top of bowl. Cover. Let rise till double. Punch down and roll into rectangle 1/2" thick. Arrange on floured cookie sheet and let rise till double (let rise very quickly). Deep fry. Drain on paper towels. For long donuts cut 7" strips.
Glaze:
1 c sugar, 1/4 c marg, 1/4 c water. Simmer 5  min. Stir in 1 tsp vanilla.
Keep over boiling water to prevent hardening. If it becomes too sugary, add a little boiling water and heat to boiling. Makes approx 2 doz. Fry in electic frying pan at 375F 2 min per side.