In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, nutmeg, and granulated sugar.
Combine Wet Ingredients:
In a separate bowl, whisk together the melted butter, eggs, buttermilk, and vanilla extract.
Form the Dough:
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until a soft dough forms. Avoid overmixing.
Chill the Dough:
Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to make it easier to handle.
Shape the Doughnuts:
Roll Out the Dough:
On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough to about 1/2-inch thickness.
Cut the Dough:
Use a knife or dough cutter to cut the dough into bar shapes, about 4 inches long and 1.5 inches wide.
Fry the Doughnuts:
Heat the Oil:
Heat vegetable oil in a large pot or deep fryer to 350°F (175°C).
Fry:
Fry the bars in batches for 1-2 minutes per side, or until golden brown. Use a slotted spoon to transfer them to a wire rack lined with paper towels to drain.
Make the Glaze:
Prepare the Glaze:
In a medium bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, buttermilk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Adjust the consistency by adding more buttermilk if needed.
Glaze the Doughnuts:
While the doughnuts are still warm, dip each one into the glaze, allowing the excess to drip off. Place them back on the wire rack to let the glaze set.