Buttermilk Doughnuts
Ingredients
3 1/2 C. plain flour
1 C. sugar
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
2 eggs
2 Tbsp. shortening
3/4 C. buttermilk
Cooking Instructions
Heat oil to 375 in a deep fryer or kettle. Measure 1 1/2 cups of flour and the remaining ingredients into a large mixing bowl. Blend 1/2 minute on low speed. Beat 2 minutes on medium speed. Turn dough on a floured board until floured. Roll dough to 3/8 inch thick. Cut with a floured doughnut cutter. With a spatula slide doughnuts in hot oil. Fry 2 or 3 minutes or until brown on both sides. Drain and frost or sugar.
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