Favorite Doughnuts

Tender and light - a favorite with everyone. And don’t forget to fry the “holes” as a special treat for the children.

Ingredients

• 3⅓ cups all-purpose flour*
• 1 cup sugar
• 3 teaspoons baking powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
• 2 tablespoons shortening
• 2 eggs
• ¾ cup milk

Directions

1. Heat fat or oil (3 to 4 inches) to 375 degrees in deep fat fryer or kettle.
2. Measure 1½ cups flour and the remaining ingredients into large mixer bowl.
3. Blend ½ minute on low speed, scraping bowl constantly.
4. Beat 2 minutes medium speed, scraping bowl occasionally.
5. Stir in remaining flour.
6. Turn dough onto well-floured cloth-covered board; roll around lightly to coat with flour.
7. Roll dough gently ⅜ inch thick.
8. Cut with floured doughnut cutter.
9. With wide spatula, slide doughnuts into hot fat.
10. Turn doughnuts as they rise to surface.
11. Fry 2 to 3 minutes or until golden brown on both sides.
12. Carefully remove from fat; do not prick the surface.
13. Drain.
14. Serve plain, sugared or frosted.

*If using self-rising flour, omit baking powder and salt.

Variation

• Buttermilk Doughnuts: Decrease baking powder to 2 teaspoons, add 1 teaspoon soda and substitute buttermilk for the milk. (Do not use self-rising flour.)