Ingredients
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3/4 c. milk
1/2 c. sugar
1/4 c. vegetable oil
2 eggs
3 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
2 1/2 c. flour
1/4 c. sugar
1/4 c. currants or raisins (optional)
Crisco or vegetable oil
Preparation
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Heat Crisco or oil (2 to 3-inches) to 375\u00b0.
Beat milk, 1/2 cup sugar, 1/4 cup oil, eggs, baking powder, salt, nutmeg, cinnamon and 1 cup flour in a large mixing bowl on low speed, scraping sides constantly for 30 seconds. Beat on medium speed, scraping sides of bowl occasionally for 2 minutes.
Stir in remaining flour and currants.
Drop batter by teaspoonfuls into vegetable shortening.
Turn doughnuts as they rise to the surface. Fry until brown, 2 to 2 1/2 minutes on each side.
Drain on paper towels.
Roll doughnuts in powdered sugar.
For non-sugar users, sprinkle lightly with a sugar substitute.
Makes about 30 doughnuts.
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