Best Doughnuts*

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.