Vegetable Oil
3 1/3 c Flour
1 c Sugar
1 tb Baking powder
1/2 ts Salt
1 ts Cinnamon
1/2 ts Nutmeg
2 tb Shortening
2 Eggs
3/4 c Milk
Heat oil (3-4 inches deep) to 375. Beat 1 1/2 c. of the flour and the
remaining ingredients in large mixer bowl on low speed, scraping bowl
constantly, 30 seconds. Beat on medium speed, scraping occasionally,
2 min. Stir in remaining flour. Turn dough onto well floured, cloth
covered board; coat lightly with flour. Roll gently 3/8 inch thick.
Cut with floured doughnut cutter. Slide doughnuts into hot oil with
wide spatula. Turn doughnuts as they rise to surface. Fry until
golden brown, 1 to 1 1/2 min. on each side. Remove from oil and drain
on paper towels. Serve plain, sugared, or frosted.
Buttermilk Doughnuts: Decrease baking powder to 2 teaspoons and beat
in 1 teaspoon baking soda. Substitute buttermilk for milk. Do not use
self-rising flour.
Yields
2 Servings