Old Fashioned Doughnuts

Ingredients

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup sugar
• 3/4 cup buttermilk
• 2 eggs
• 2 tablespoons shortening
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Directions

1. 1

   In large bowl measure 1 1/2 cups flour and remaining ingredients with mixer at low speed just until smooth, constantly scraping edges of bowl.

2. 2

   At medium speed beat 1 minute constantly scraping edges of bowl.

3. 3

   Stir in remaining flour to make soft dough.

4. 4

   Refrigerate at least 1 hour to make dough easier to handle.

5. 5

   On well floured surface, with floured rolling pin, roll dough so it is 1/2 inch thick.

6. 6

   With floured cutter, cut out doughnuts.

7. 7

   Heat oil to 370 degrees, make 4-5 rings at a time.

8. 8

   Lift from oil and drain on paper towels.