Sift the dry ingredients into a medium-sized bowl and stir together.
In a separate bowl, combine the wet ingredients and whisk until combined.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until combined.
Preheat the oil in a 4-quart pot or deep fryer to 350 degrees F.
Scoop the batter and drop it into the hot oil, frying only 4 at a time for 6 to 8 minutes.
Remove the buttermilk drops from the oil and let them cool on a rack.
Make the glaze by mixing the ingredients until smooth.
Coat the buttermilk drops in the icing and let them set before serving.
