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.
 
 
"But He answered and said, "It is written, 'MAN SHALL NOT LIVE ON BREAD ALONE, BUT ON EVERY WORD THAT PROCEEDS OUT OF THE MOUTH OF GOD.'" (Matthew 4:4)