Drop Doughnuts

By Tinkysmom55

Ingredients

• Glaze:
• 2 tablespoons shortening
• 2 eggs
• 2 cups flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon grated orange rind
• 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 cup orange juice
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 1/4 cups powdered sugar
• 1/2 cup boiling water

Preparation

Step 1

1. Cream shortening and sugar; gradually add beaten eggs. Sift flour, baking powder and salt. Add dry ingredients alternately to creamed mixture with orange juice. Mix until well blended. Drop by teaspoonfuls into preheated deep fryer. Fry until golden brown. Glaze while warm.

2. Glaze: Gradually add boiling water to powdered sugar; add vanilla.