1. Stir the yeast into the water in a large glass bowl so that
it dissolves. Stir in the cake mix and the flour. Blend well. Cover the bowl
with a kitchen towel and place in a warm place so the dough can rise for 1 hour.
2. Generously flour a clean work surface. Punch down the dough
and spoon about a third of the dough onto the surface. Knead dough about 10
times, or until smooth. Roll out to 1/2-inch thick. Cut out doughnuts and holes,
using a water glass and a biscuit cutter (two round cutters, one smaller than
the other). Place the doughnuts and holes on a lightly greased baking sheet,
cover with the kitchen towel, and place in a warm place to rise, 30 to 45
minutes.
3. Heat vegetable oil 1 to 1 1/2 inches deep to 325 to 350
degrees in a large deep frying pan. Drop the doughnuts gently into the hot oil.
They will brown quickly, in 30 to 45 seconds. Turn them and fry 30 seconds more.
Remove with a slotted spatula and drain on paper towels. Allow to cool 5 to 10
minutes, and proceed with the rest of the doughnuts.
4. For the glaze, combine the confectioners' sugar, water, and
vanilla in a large bowl. Dip warm doughnuts into the glaze, then serve at once.
from cakemixdoctor.com
