Buttermilk Doughnuts

• 3 1/3 c. Gold Medal flour
• 1 c. sugar
• 2 tsp. baking powder
• 1 tsp. soda
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp. nutmeg
• 2 Tbsp. shortening
• 2 eggs
• 3/4 c. buttermilk

1. Heat fat or oil (3 to 4-inches) to 375u0b0 in deep fat fryer or kettle.
2. Measure 1 1/2 cups flour and remaining ingredients into large mixer bowl.
3. Blend 1/2 minute on low speed.
4. Beat 2 minutes on medium speed.
5. Scrape bowl occasionally.
6. Stir in remaining flour.
7. Turn dough onto well floured cloth covered board; roll around lightly to coat with flour.
8. Gently roll dough 3/8-inch thick.
9. Cut with floured doughnut cutter.
10. With wide spatula, slide doughnuts into hot fat.
11. Turn doughnuts as they rise to surface.
12. Fry 2 to 3 minutes or until golden brown.
13. Carefully remove from fat.
14. Drain.
15. Serve plain, sugared or glazed.
16. Makes 2 dozen doughnuts.

flour, sugar, baking powder, soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, shortening, eggs, buttermilk

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=788993 (may not work)