Doughnuts With Apples - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 Tbsp. shortening
1 1/2 c. sugar
1 tsp. salt
2 tsp. nutmeg
3 eggs
4 Tbsp. baking powder
5 c. flour
2 tsp. cinnamon
3/4 c. milk
1 c. drained apples

Preparation

Cream together shortening and sugar; add eggs 1 at a time and beat after each.
Sift dry ingredients, then add to creamed mixture.
Add milk; cut apples in small pieces and add to dough mixture; mix well.
Drop by teaspoonful into deep fat heated to 375\u00b0.
Fry 3 minutes, turning once to brown all sides.
Drain, then roll in confectioners sugar or cinnamon sugar.