Crueller Doughnuts

Directions

1. 1
   In a mixing bowl using an electric mixer, cream shortening and sugar until fluffy.
2. 2
   Separate eggs.
3. 3
   In a small bowl, beat egg yolks well.
4. 4
   Add beaten egg yolks to shortening/sugar mixture and mix to blend.
5. 5
   Add vanilla extract and beat again.
6. 6
   Into a separate bowl, sift flour, baking powder, salt, mace and nutmeg; set aside.
7. 7
   Beat egg whites until peaks form.
8. 8
   Add flour mixture and milk alternately to shortening/sugar mixture, beating after each addition, until well incorporated.
9. 9
   Fold in beaten egg whites, but DO NOT BEAT.
10. 10
    Add additional flour if required to make dough stiff enough to handle.
11. 11
    On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to 1/2 inch thickness.
12. 12
    Cut dough with a doughnut cutter reserving the holes to be deep fried as well.
13. 13
    Gather pieces of dough, form into a ball and then roll out to 1/2 inch thickness.
14. 14
    Cut out doughnuts again until all dough is used up.
15. 15
    Preheat oil in a deep-fryer to 375°F.
16. 16
    Drop in 3 or 4 doughnuts and deep fry for 1 to 1 1/2 minutes, turn over and fry for another 1 minute or until golden brown.
17. 17
    Remove with wire spoon or slotted spoon onto paper toweling to drain and cool slightly.
18. 18
    COATING.
19. 19
    In a plastic bag, mix together sugar and cinnamon.
20. 20
    Drop doughnuts into bag while still warm and shake to coat well.
21. 21
    You may also use a medium size deep frying pan deep fry the doughnuts.
22. 22
    Make sure the oil comes about half way up the doughnut.