Buttermilk 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 degrees 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.