Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon dry active yeast
- 1/2 cup warm water
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 3 tablespoons shortening, melted (DO NOT use oil)
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 2 1/2-3 cups flour
- 3 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- vegetable oil
- 2 1/2 cups sifted powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup milk
Preparation
Step 1
Dissolve yeast in warm water in a large bowl; let stand 5 minutes. Add buttermilk, shortening, sugar and 1 1/2 cup flour, baking powder and salt; mix well. Add enough remaining flour to make a soft dough. Turn dough onto a floured surface and knead several times.
Roll dough to 1/2 inch thick and cut with a 2 1/2 inch doughnut cutter. Place doughnuts on lightly floured surface, cover and let rise 45 minutes or until double in bulk. Heat 2-3 inches of oil to 375°F. (I use my Fry Daddy) Drop in 4 or 5 doughnuts at a time.
Cook about 2 minutes or until lightly golden in color, turning once. Drain well on paper towels.
Combine 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar with 1/4 cup milk, stir until smooth. Dip each doughnut in glaze while still warm; allow excess glaze to drip off. Cool on wire rack or serve warm.