Buttermilk Doughnuts

Total Time: 1 hr 45 mins Preparation Time: 45 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• Servings: 24
• 3/4 cup buttermilk
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 1/2 tablespoons shortening
• 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
• 3 1/2 cups flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Recipe

• 1 combine first 5 ingredients in a large bowl; beat till smooth.
• 2 sift dry ingredients and add to buttermilk mixture, stirring well.
• 3 chill for one or more hours.
• 4 turn onto floured surface and roll out to 3/8" think; cut w/ floured cutter.
• 5 heat oil to 375 degrees and fry doughnuts until golden brown (approx 1 min on each side).
• 6 drain well on paper towels.
• 7 if desired, toss in bag w/ powdered sugar or cinnamon sugar, or ice w/ chocolate frosting.