Jelly Doughnuts

Directions

1. 1
   Scald milk, sugar, salt and shortening.
2. 2
   Add 1 cup of cold water, yeast cake, nutmeg and well beaten egg(s).
3. 3
   Flour as needed for kneading.
4. 4
   After dough has been properly kneaded, put in warm place to rise for about 45 minutes.
5. 5
   Roll out and let rise again after cutting with cookie cutter.
6. 6
   Fry as any other doughnut. Slit open.
7. 7
   Fill with jelly.
8. 8
   Close them up.
9. 9
   Serve fresh.
10. 10
    Makes about 2 dozen.