Recipe: Buttermilk Doughnuts

Buttermilk Doughnuts
rec.food.recipes/Linda Johansen/2000
Makes about 14 doughnuts

1 Tbsp. dry active yeast
1/2 cup warm water
1/2 cup buttermilk
3 Tbsp. shortening, melted
3 Tbsp. sugar
2 1/2-3 cup flour
3 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
Vegetable oil
2 1/2 cup sifted powder sugar
1/4 cup milk

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. 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 powdered sugar with 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.