Grandma Leary'S Doughnuts

10 ingredients
5 steps

Ingredients

  • 3 1/2 c. sifted all-purpose flour
  • 3 tsp. baking powder
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp. cloves
  • 2/3 c. sugar
  • 1/4 c. melted shortening
  • 2 eggs
  • 2/3 c. milk
  • oil for frying

Directions

  1. 1
    Mix together and beat until smooth, about 30 seconds.
  2. 2
    Place dough in refrigerator and chill.
  3. 3
    Roll out in a small portion of dough at a time on a lightly floured board to 1/4-inch thickness. Cut out doughnuts and let stand on board for 20 minutes before frying.
  4. 4
    Fry a few doughnuts at a time in 370° fat for 3 to 5 minutes.
  5. 5
    Makes 2 dozen small doughnuts.

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