Sandi's Favorite Cake Doughnuts

* Exported from MasterCook *

SANDI'S FAVORITE CAKE DOUGHNUTS

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Serving Size : 2 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Breads Breakfast

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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Vegetable Oil
3 1/3 c Flour
1 c Sugar
1 tb Baking powder
1/2 ts Salt
1 t Cinnamon
1/2 ts Nutmeg
2 tb Shortening
2 Eggs
3/4 c Milk

Heat oil (3-4 inches deep) to 375. Beat 1 1/2 c. of
the flour and the remaining ingredients in large mixer
bowl on low speed, scraping bowl constantly, 30
seconds. Beat on medium speed, scraping occasionally,
2 min. Stir in remaining flour. Turn dough onto well
floured, cloth covered board; coat lightly with flour.
Roll gently 3/8 inch thick. Cut with floured doughnut
cutter. Slide doughnuts into hot oil with wide
spatula. Turn doughnuts as they rise to surface. Fry
until golden brown, 1 to 1 1/2 min. on each side.
Remove from oil and drain on paper towels. Serve
plain, sugared, or frosted.

Buttermilk Doughnuts: Decrease baking powder to 2
teaspoons and beat in 1 teaspoon baking soda.
Substitute buttermilk for milk. Do not use
self-rising flour.



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