Gram'S Doughnuts(From Grange Cookbook, Dated 1940) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 c. flour
4 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1/4 tsp. cinnamon
1 c. sugar
2 eggs, well beaten
2 Tbsp. shortening
1 c. milk

Preparation

Sift flour with baking powder, salt and spices.
Combine sugar and eggs.
Add shortening and beat until mixture is light and fluffy.
Add milk and dry ingredients; mix thoroughly until smooth.
Handle as little as possible and roll dough on floured board 1/3-inch thick.
Cut with floured doughnut cutter.
Fry in deep fat (375\u00b0) until golden brown, turning frequently. Drain on absorbent paper.
Makes 3 1/2 dozen small doughnuts.