Lazy Doughnuts

Name: Lazy Doughnuts
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons plus 1-1/2 teaspoons shortening; 1/2 cup sugar; 2 large eggs; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 6 tablespoons whole milk; Butter, melted; Cinnamon-sugar

10 ingredients

2 steps

Ingredients

2 tablespoons plus 1-1/2 teaspoons shortening
1/2 cup sugar
2 large eggs
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons whole milk
Butter, melted
Cinnamon-sugar

Directions

1

In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine flour, baking powder, nutmeg and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition.
2

Fill greased muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 350° for 18 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Dip doughnuts in melted butter, then roll in cinnamon-sugar. Serve warm.