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

Instructions

1. Dissolve yeast in warm water in a large bowl; let stand 5 minutes.

2. Add buttermilk, shortening, sugar and 1 1/2 cup flour, baking powder and salt; mix well.

3. Add enough remaining flour to make a soft dough.

4. Turn dough onto a floured surface and knead several times.

5. Roll dough to 1/2 inch thick and cut with a 2 1/2 inch doughnut cutter.

6. Place doughnuts on lightly floured surface, cover and let rise 45 minutes or until double in bulk.

7. Heat 2-3 inches of oil to 375°F.

8. (I use my Fry Daddy) Drop in 4 or 5 doughnuts at a time.

9. Cook about 2 minutes or until lightly golden in color, turning once.

10. Drain well on paper towels.

11. Combine 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar with 1/4 cup milk, stir until smooth.

12. Dip each doughnut in glaze while still warm; allow excess glaze to drip off.

13. Cool on wire rack or serve warm.