Spice Doughnuts

Directions

1. 1
   Sift flour; measure and re-sift 3 times with baking powder, soda, salt and nutmeg.
2. 2
   Cream shortening; blend in sugar thoroughly, then add beaten eggs and vanilla.
3. 3
   Add sifted dry ingredients alternately with buttermilk, in 3 or 4 portions, stirring only until well mixed.
4. 4
   Chill dough before rolling. Remove only part of dough from refrigerator at a time.
5. 5
   Roll dough out on lightly floured board or pastry cloth from 1/4 to 3/8-inch thick.
6. 6
   Cut out doughnuts with floured cutter.
7. 7
   Fry in deep fat heated to 375°.
8. 8
   Fry only until underside is golden brown, then turn and brown on other side.
9. 9
   Lift doughnuts out with slotted spoon or in a wire basket.