Original Salvation Army World War I Doughnuts - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 c. flour
1 1/2 tsp. salt
4 tsp. baking powder
1 c. sugar
1/4 tsp. grated nutmeg
1/4 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 Tbsp. butter
1 egg, well beaten
1 c. milk

Preparation

Put flour in shallow pan; add salt, baking powder, sugar and spices.
Rub in butter with fingertips.
Add the well beaten egg and milk and stir thoroughly.
Toss on floured board.
Roll to 1/4-inch thickness.
Shape, fry and drain.