Spiced Sugar Doughnuts

Directions

1. 1
   Combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon and allspice in a bowl.
2. 2
   In another bowl combine sugar, eggs and melted butter.
3. 3
   Whisk mixture to finish combining.
4. 4
   Add 1/3 cup of the milk and l cup flour mixture to bowl containing the sugar and eggs.
5. 5
   Add remaining flour mixture alternately with the remaining 2/3 cup milk, 1/3 cup at a time.
6. 6
   Combine mixture well and chill for l hour.
7. 7
   Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface, adding just enough flour to form a soft dough.
8. 8
   Halve the dough and refrigerate one half while preparing the first batch of doughnuts.
9. 9
   Roll dough l/3-inch thick and with a floured doughnut cutter cut out rounds.
10. 10
    Have 3 inches of oil heated to 365F.
11. 11
    Add doughnuts to heated oil along with the holes, 2 or 3 at a time, until golden brown.
12. 12
    Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
13. 13
    Roll doughnuts and holes in vanilla sugar.