No Fry Doughnuts

• 2 pkg. dry active yeast
• 1/4 c. warm water (110~ to 115~)
• 1 1/2 c. lukewarm milk, scalded, then cooled
• 1/2 c. sugar
• 1 tsp. salt (omit if using self-rising flour)
• 1 tsp. nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp. cinnamon
• 2 eggs
• 1/3 c. shortening
• 4 1/2 c. flour
• 1/4 c. melted margarine

1. In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water.
2. Add milk, sugar, salt, nutmeg, cinnamon, eggs, shortening and 2 cups flour. Blend 1/2 minute on low speed, scraping bowl constantly.
3. Beat 2 minutes on medium speed, scraping bowl constantly. Stir in remaining flour until smooth. Cover.
4. Let rise in warm place until double (50 to 60 minutes).
5. Turn dough on well floured surface; dough will be soft.
6. Roll out. Cut with doughnut cutter.
7. Place on greased cookie sheet 2-inches apart.
8. Brush with butter.
9. Cover and let rise 20 minutes.
10. Bake in a 425u0b0 oven for 8 to 10 minutes. Shake in bags of granulated, powdered or cinnamon sugar.
11. Makes 1 1/2 to 2 dozen.

active yeast, warm water, milk, sugar, salt, nutmeg, cinnamon, eggs, shortening, flour, margarine

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=953477 (may not work)