Fluffy Yeast Doughnuts

Ingredients

  1. 1/2 cup milk
  2. 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon solid vegetable shortening
  3. 2 packages active dry yeast
  4. 1/2 cup warm water
  5. 1/2 cup sugar, plus more for sprinkling
  6. 1/2 cup sour cream, at room temperature
  7. 2 extra-large eggs, at room temperature
  8. 1 extra-large yolk, at room temperature
  9. 2 teaspoons salt
  10. 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  11. About 5 cups sifted all-purpose flour, plus more sifted flour for dusting
  12. Vegetable oil, for deep-frying
  13. Dark Chocolate Glaze or Vanilla Glaze
  14. Chopped nuts, toasted coconut and sprinkles, for decorating (optional) 

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