Doughnuts

Directions

1. 1
   Sift flour, baking powder and salt together.
2. 2
   Blend fat and spices in a large bowl.
3. 3
   Add sugar mixture, 1/4 cup at a time, creaming after each addition until fluffy.
4. 4
   Beat eggs until thick; add to sugar mixture, blending thoroughly.
5. 5
   Add flour mixture alternately with milk, in 3 additions, to sugar mixture, stirring after each addition until blended.
6. 6
   Chill dough for 5 minutes. Use enough shortening to fill a deep heavy pan 1/2 to 2/3 way full when melted; heat to 370°.
7. 7
   Put dough on lightly floured board and shape into ball.
8. 8
   Roll dough to 1/3-inch thick; cut with floured cutter.
9. 9
   Lift doughnuts with wide spatula and place in heated oil, 3 or 4 in oil at a time MAX.
10. 10
    Cook doughnuts until golden brown, turning once.
11. 11
    Drain on absorbent paper (paper towels).