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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 35 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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You may shake done doughnuts in powdered sugar or a mixture of 1 cup sugar and 3/4 teaspoon nutmeg. 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. 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. At medium speed beat 1 minute constantly scraping edges of bowl.
3. Stir in remaining flour to make soft dough.
4. Refrigerate at least 1 hour to make dough easier to handle.
5. On well floured surface, with floured rolling pin, roll dough so it is 1/2 inch thick.
6. With floured cutter, cut out doughnuts.
7. Heat oil to 370 degrees, make 4-5 rings at a time.
8. Lift from oil and drain on paper towels.
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