Doughnuts

Old fashioned spice doughnuts

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Yields: 2 dozen

Ingredients

• 3 1⁄3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1  cup sugar
• 3  teaspoons baking powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1⁄4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 2  tablespoons shortening
• 2  eggs
• 3⁄4 cup milk

Directions

1. heat oil (3-4 inches deep) in a fryer or pot, to 375°F.
2. combine 1 1/2 cup flour, and remaining ingredients in large mixing bowl.
3. mix in remaining flour.
4. turn dough out onto well floured and cloth covered surface, roll to coat with flour.
5. gently roll dough to 3/8 inch thick and cut with doughnut cutter.
6. carefully slide doughnuts into hot oil and fry till golden brown on both sides.
7. drain on paper towel.
8. serve plain, sugared or frosted.