Doughnuts

12 ingredients
8 steps

Ingredients

  • 3 1/2 c. flour
  • 4 1/2 tsp. baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp. nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp. mace
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 3 Tbsp. shortening
  • 1 c. sugar
  • 2 eggs, well beaten
  • 1 c. milk
  • 1/2 c. minced nuts (optional)
  • 1/2 c. flour

Directions

  1. 1
    Sift together first 6 ingredients.
  2. 2
    Work shortening with spoon until creamy.
  3. 3
    Add sugar gradually, while continuing to work until light.
  4. 4
    Add eggs; beat well with spoon.
  5. 5
    Add flour mixture alternately with milk, blending well with spoon with each addition. Add nuts and enough of 1/2 cup flour to make a soft, easily handled dough.
  6. 6
    Chill 1 hour or longer.
  7. 7
    Roll dough on floured board to 1/2-inch thickness; cut out with floured doughnut cutter.
  8. 8
    Form trimmings into a ball; roll and cut as before.

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