My Favorite Doughnuts

• 3 1/3 cups all purpose flour
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp Watkins cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp Watkins nutmeg
• 2 Tbsp shortening
• 2 eggs
• 3/4 cups buttermilk
• canola oil (for frying, 3-4 inches)

Instructions

1. Heat 3-4 inches canola oil to 375°F.
2. Measure 1 1/2 cup flour and the remaining ingredients into a large mixer bowl.
3. Blend 1/2 minute on low speed, then beat 2 min at medium speed scraping bowl occasionally.
4. Stir in remaining flour.
5. Roll dough gently 3/8 inch thick. Cut with a floured cutter.
6. With a wide spatula, slide doughnuts into hot oil.
7. Turn as they rise to the surface. Fry 2-3 min or until golden brown on both sides.
8. Carefully remove from fat - drain on a rack.
9. Serve plain, frosted, or mix cinnamon & sugar together and shake in a bag.