Best Doughnuts*

By Bailey1_

Ingredients

• 4 eggs (beaten)
• 2/3 cup sugar
• 1/3 cup milk
• 1/3 cup shortening, melted
• 3-1/2 cups flour
• 3 teaspoons baking powder
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg

Preparation

Step 1

Beat eggs and sugar until light.
Add milk and cooled shortening.
Add dry ingredients.
Mix until smooth chill.
Roll 3/8 inch thick on lightly floured surface.
Cut with floured cutter, let stand 25 minutes.
Fry in deep, hot oil at 375 until brown.
Drain on a paper towel, shake in a paper sack containing sugar.