DONUTS

Makes 25 to 30 donuts and 25 to 30 round balls.

1/3 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
2 eggs, beaten
1 cup milk
4 cups flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons ground nutmeg
oil for frying

In an electric mixing bowl, cream shortening and sugar. Add eggs and blend. Mix in the milk.
Combine the remaining dry ingredients, and gradually mix in at low speed until dough is well blended.
Chill dough for one hour.
Roll into 1/2 inch thick batches and cut with a doughnut cutter.
Heat oil to 350 f. Fry doughnuts one minute on each side until golden brown.
Dip in sugar if desired. Also, see recipe for yeast donuts