1/2 c. melted shortening
1/2 c. sugar
2 eggs, beaten
1 tsp. salt
2 cakes or pkg. yeast
1 pt. warm water
4 c. flour

GLAZE:

1 box powdered sugar
Pinch of salt
1/2 c. warm water
1 tsp. vanilla

Dissolve yeast in warm water. Add remaining ingredients. Let rise 45 minutes. Punch down. Let rise 30 minutes more. Roll out, cut, let rise 20 minutes. Cook in deep fat 400 degrees until brown. Turn, remove and dip in glaze while still hot.