Step 1

Sprinkle the yeast over the warm water, and let stand for 5 minutes.

Step 2

In a large bowl, mix together the yeast mixture, milk, sugar, salt, egg, butter, and 1 cup of the flour. Mix for a few minutes at low speed, or stir with a wooden spoon. Add remaining flour and mix until the dough no longer sticks to the bowl.

Step 3

Knead until smooth and elastic. Place the dough into a greased bowl, and cover. Set in a warm place to rise until double (1 hour).

Step 4

Turn the dough out onto a floured surface, and use a rolling pin to gently roll out to 1/2 inch thickness. Cut with a donut or biscuit cutter. Let doughnuts sit out to rise again until double. Cover loosely with a cloth or piece of plastic wrap.

Step 5

Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large heavy skillet to 350 degrees. Place a few donuts into the hot oil.Turn doughnuts over as they rise to the surface. Fry doughnuts on each side until golden brown. Remove from hot oil, to drain on a cooling rack with paper towels underneath to catch excess oil.

Step 6

Mix glaze ingredients and dip donuts into the glaze while warm, and set back on the wire racks to drain off excess.