Old-Fashioned Doughnuts

Name: Old-Fashioned Doughnuts
Ingredients: 2 1/2 c. flour; 2 tsp. baking powder; 1 c. sugar; 1 tsp. salt; 1/2 tsp. cinnamon; 1/2 tsp. cloves; 1/4 tsp. nutmeg; 2 eggs; 1 tsp. vanilla; 1 Tbsp. softened shortening; 1 c. milk

11 ingredients

10 steps

Ingredients

2 1/2 c. flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1 c. sugar
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. cloves
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
1 Tbsp. softened shortening
1 c. milk

Directions

1

Sift together all dry ingredients.
2

Beat egg; then add shortening, vanilla and milk.
3

Beat together for 30 seconds.
4

Add dry ingredients; beat until smooth.
5

Brush doughnut maker with light coating of vegetable oil and fill with batter.
6

Hold doughnut maker over oil at surface and release ring of batter onto surface.
7

Deep fat fry at 375° (medium) approximately 1 minute on each side, turning to brown evenly.
8

Remove from oil and drain on paper towels.
9

Roll doughnuts in cinnamon/sugar when done.
10

Makes 1 dozen.