Old-Fashioned Doughnuts

(Courtesy of Taste of Home)

Ingredients:
1/2 c. sour cream
1/2 c. buttermilk
1 c. sugar
3 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla extract
4 c. all-purpose flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
Oil for deep-fat frying
Confectioners' sugar, if desired

Directions:
In a large bowl, beat sour cream and buttermilk until smooth.  Beat in sugar until smooth.  Beat in eggs and vanilla just until combined.  Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.  Gradually add flour mixture to buttermilk mixture just until combined (dough will be sticky).  Cover and refrigerate for 2-3 hours.

Turn dough onto a well-floured surface; knead for 2-3 minutes or until smooth.  Roll out to 1/2 inch thickness.  Cut with a floured 2 1/2 inch doughnut cutter.

In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375 degrees.  Fry doughnuts a few at a time, for 3 minute or until golden brown on each side.  Drain oil on paper towels.  Dust with confectioners' sugar if desired.