Buttermilk Doughnuts Donuts

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.

(I use my Fry Daddy) 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 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar with 1/4 cup 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.