Doughnuts (Mom'S)

Directions

1. 1
   Combine beaten egg, sugar and melted Crisco.
2. 2
   Add milk.
3. 3
   Mix flour, baking powder, salt, nutmeg and mace.
4. 4
   Combine the liquid and dry ingredients, stirring only until smooth.
5. 5
   Roll dough to 1/2-inch thick on floured board or pastry cloth.
6. 6
   Cut with floured doughnut cutter. Fry in Crisco heated to 365°.
7. 7
   (An inch square of bread browns in 60 seconds.)
8. 8
   Turn doughnuts when brown.
9. 9
   Fry until golden brown on both sides (3 to 5 minutes).
10. 10
    Remove.
11. 11
    Drain on paper towels in stand up position.
12. 12
    Makes 12 to 14.