Basic Doughnut - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/4 c. shortening or oil
1/2 Tbsp. nutmeg or equal amount of cinnamon or vanilla
1 c. sugar
2 eggs
1/2 tsp. salt
2 1/2 tsp. baking powder
2 c. flour
1 c. milk

Preparation

Cream shortening and 1/2 cup sugar.
Add eggs.
Beat well. Mix other dry ingredients (except last 1/2 cup sugar) in separate bowl.
Add liquid ingredients to dry ingredients.
Beat well; add last 1/2 cup sugar.
With a tablespoon, fill doughnut.
Makes about 18 doughnuts.