Raised Donuts

Directions

1. 1
   Scald milk and add butter and salt.
2. 2
   Add yeast, softened in lukewarm water, and nutmeg or cinnamon.
3. 3
   Cut in enough flour to make of soft roll dough consistency.
4. 4
   Cover and let rise overnight.
5. 5
   Next morning cut down, add sugar, eggs, and enough additional flour to form a soft roll dough.
6. 6
   Cover and let rise until double in bulk.
7. 7
   Turn onto lightly floured board, roll in sheet 13 inch thick, cut with lightly floured cutter.
8. 8
   Cook in deep, hot fat.
9. 9
   Drain on crumpled, absorbent paper.