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Doughnuts: Buttermilk Doughnuts

Source of Recipe


awsum34






List of 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 to 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 cups flour, baking powder and salt; mix well.
   
   
3. Add enough remaining flour to make a soft dough. Turn dough onto a floured surface and knead several times.
   
   
4. Roll dough to 1/2" thick and cut with a 2 1/2" doughnut cutter.
   
   
5. Place doughnuts on a lightly floured surface, cover and let rise 45 minutes or until double in bulk.
   
   
6. Heat 2 to 3 inches of oil to 375 degrees (I use my deep fryer).
   
   
7. 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.
   
   
8. Combine 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar with 1/4 cup milk, stir until smooth.
   
   
9. Dip each doughnut in glaze while still warm; allow excess glaze to drip off.
   
   
10. Cool on wire rack or serve warm.
    
    
11. Yield: 14 doughnuts
    
    
12. 4 points each