Old Fashioned Doughnuts

Directions

1. 1
   Beat in large bowl, eggs, sugar and shortening for 1 1/2 minutes.
2. 2
   Sift together flour, baking powder, soda, salt and spices.
3. 3
   Add 2 cups flour mixture to egg mixture.
4. 4
   Beat until blended.
5. 5
   Stir in remaining flour mixture.
6. 6
   Chill dough for 2 hours in refrigerator.
7. 7
   Roll dough out on floured surface.
8. 8
   Cut with floured cutter.
9. 9
   Fry at 375° until brown, turning over once. Put on rack to cool.
10. 10
    Store in plastic bags and freeze.