Quick Doughnuts - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 eggs
1 c. sugar
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
3 Tbsp. melted shortening or oil
6 1/2 c. self-rising flour
1 c. buttermilk

Preparation

Beat eggs until thick and lemon colored.
Gradually beat in sugar and nutmeg.
Blend in shortening.
Add flour alternately with milk, using only enough flour to make a soft dough.
Turn out on lightly floured board and knead gently for 30 seconds.
Roll 1/2-inch thick.
Cut with floured doughnut cutter.
Fry in deep fat until brown, about 1 1/2 minutes on each side.
Drain well. While warm, coat with granulated sugar or confectioners sugar. Makes approximately 3 dozen.