Buttermilk Doughnuts

Prep Time: 30 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: one hour

Ingredients:

Doughnuts:
two cups buttermilk
two large eggs, beaten
one cup granulated sugar
five cups sifted flour
two teaspoons baking soda
one teaspoon baking powder
one teaspoon salt
one teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 cup butter or shortening, melted
Oil for frying
.
Glaze:
three cups powdered sugar
one Tablespoon margarine, softened (optional)
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
Milk or water

Preparation:

For the Doughnuts:
Merge the buttermilk, eggs, and sugar. Set aside.

Mix together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, nutmeg, and cinnamon. Add the buttermilk mixture to the dry ingredients and stir. Stir in the melted butter or shortening and knead until a soft dough forms.

Roll out dough on a lightly floured surface to about 1/4-inch thickness (roll narrow for best results). Cut with a 2-1/2-inch or larger doughnut cutter. In a deep-fat fryer or electric skillet, heat oil to 375 degrees F. Fry the doughnuts on each side for about one min. or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Dip in a powdered sugar glaze while hot and decorate with nuts or sweet sprinkles if desired.

For the Glaze:
Merge the powdered sugar, margarine, and vanilla in a mixing bowl. Mix well and add  mild or water until glaze is the consistency you desire. (A thinner consistency will produce a narrow glaze on the doughnuts or a thicker consistency will be more like a frosting.)

Yield: about three dozen