• Add eggs to a large mixing bowl and beat. Mix in the sugar and shortening. Stir in the buttermilk and add all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, nutmeg, and cinnamon.
• Once the dough is mixed divide it in half. Flour the counter and turn the dough balls onto the surface. Lightly flour the dough before rolling it out to ⅓ inch thick.
• Once the dough has been rolled allow it to sit for 20 minutes.
• In the meantime, pour oil into a high-sided skillet. Heat it to 370-380°F.
• Cut donuts (and holes) out using a donut cutter.
• Once the oil is hot, fry one donut to test. Adjust the oil temperature accordingly.
• Use a wide spatula to place the donuts in the oil. Place as many as can easily be turned, usually about 3-4. Turn donuts as they rise to the surface. Fry for about 3 minutes until golden all over. Use a long fork to lift out. Be careful they don't get poked or smashed.
• Drain on a wire rack and cool on a paper towel.

Glaze

• Whisk melted butter, powdered sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla, and 4-6 tablespoons half and half until smooth. (Glaze should be runny and about the consistency of honey).