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doughnuts
combine flour, baking powder and salt in small bowl.
combine eggs, granulated sugar and vanilla in large bowl. beat at high speed of electric mixer until thick and lemon-colored.
combine peel, juice and 1/4 cup melted crisco. add to egg mixture alternately with three-fourths of flour mixture. beat with electric mixer at medium-low speed just until blended after each addition. stir in remaining flour mixture by hand. cover. chill 2 hours.
heat 2 or 3 inches crisco to 365°F in deep fryer or deep saucepan.
flour rolling surface and pin lightly. roll dough to 3/8 inch thickness. cut with floured 2-1/2 inch doughnut cutter.
fry, a few at a time, in shortening heated to 365°F. fry about 2 minutes or until golden brown. turn once. remove with slotted metal spoon. drain on paper towels. drizzle with orange glaze.
orange glaze
combine confectioners sugar, one teaspoon grated orange peel and 3 tablespoons orange juice. stir well.