Buttermilk Doughnuts - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 1/3 c. Gold Medal flour
1 c. sugar
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
2 Tbsp. shortening
2 eggs
3/4 c. buttermilk

Preparation

Heat fat or oil (3 to 4-inches) to 375\u00b0 in deep fat fryer or kettle.
Measure 1 1/2 cups flour and remaining ingredients into large mixer bowl.
Blend 1/2 minute on low speed.
Beat 2 minutes on medium speed.
Scrape bowl occasionally.
Stir in remaining flour.
Turn dough onto well floured cloth covered board; roll around lightly to coat with flour.
Gently roll dough 3/8-inch thick.
Cut with floured doughnut cutter.
With wide spatula, slide doughnuts into hot fat.
Turn doughnuts as they rise to surface.
Fry 2 to 3 minutes or until golden brown.
Carefully remove from fat.
Drain.
Serve plain, sugared or glazed.
Makes 2 dozen doughnuts.