Cinnamon Doughnuts

 

I am fortunate to have my grandmother's doughnut cutters.  This one's for you Gram!   Gather the family, make some coffee and enjoy these treasures!
 

• 3 T shortening
• 1 c sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 4 ½ c flour
• ¾  t nutmeg
• ¼ t cinnamon
• 4 t baking powder
• 1 t salt
• 1 c milk
• canola oil, for deep-frying

Line a couple baking sheets with paper towels and set aside
 
Place the shortening with and the sugar in a large bowl and beat until incorporated.  Beat in the eggs, one at a time and set aside.   In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, nutmeg, cinnamon and salt.   Starting with the flour mixture, alternately add with the milk, stirring into a soft dough.
 
On a floured board, roll the dough to a half inch thickness. Cut with doughnut cutter.
 
Place the canola oil in a deep pan to a three inch depth, heating to 375 degrees.   Fry for about three minutes on each side, turning only once.   Remove the doughnuts to the prepared baking sheets to drain.
 
3/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
 
Place the sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg in a small, shallow bowl.  Whisk them together and place the warm doughnuts in the bowl to coat with the sugar and spice mixture.
 
Enjoy with a glass of ice cold milk.   Delicious!