Double Orange Doughnuts

Directions

1. 1
   Doughnuts.
2. 2
   In a large mixing bowl combine flour, baking powder and salt.
3. 3
   In the bowl of an electric mixer combine eggs, granulated sugar and vanilla extract; beat at high speed until thick and lemon-colored.
4. 4
   In a small bowl combine peel, juice and 1/4 cup melted Crisco.
5. 5
   Add to egg mixture alternately with three-fourths of the flour mixture.
6. 6
   Beat at medium-low speed just until blended after each addition.
7. 7
   Stir in remaining flour mixture by hand.
8. 8
   Cover; chill 2 hours.
9. 9
   Heat 2 or 3 inches Crisco to 365 degrees F in deep fryer or deep saucepan.
10. 10
    On a lightly floured surface roll dough to 3/8 inch thickness.
11. 11
    Cut with floured 2-1/2 inch doughnut cutter.
12. 12
    Fry, a few at a time, 2 minutes or until golden brown.
13. 13
    Turn once.
14. 14
    Remove with slotted metal spoon.
15. 15
    Drain on paper towels.
16. 16
    Drizzle with Orange Glaze.
17. 17
    Orange Glaze.
18. 18
    In a medium bowl combine confectioners sugar, grated orange peel orange juice.
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    Stir well.