Buttermilk Doughnuts(Makes 2 Dozen) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 eggs
1 c. sugar
1/4 tsp. lemon or vanilla extract
3 Tbsp. Puritan oil
4 1/2 c. sifted flour
3 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
3/4 c. buttermilk (at room temperature)

Preparation

Sift the flour, baking powder, soda, salt and nutmeg together and set aside.
In a large mixer bowl thoroughly beat 3 eggs. Gradually add sugar while beating.
Add lemon or vanilla and oil. Add the sifted dry ingredients alternately with buttermilk, a third at a time until well blended and smooth.
Turn out on floured board.
Knead dough lightly for 30 seconds, then roll to 1/2-inch thickness.
Cut with doughnut cutter.
Fry holes if you wish or put together and reroll to make more doughnuts.
Don't reroll a third time.
They get tough.
Heat oil to 360\u00b0 to 370\u00b0 or if your fryer is automatic fry when it's hot.
Fry until golden brown, turning once.
Drain on paper towels.
While still hot, roll or shake in granulated or powdered sugar.